There are many spring-blooming bulbs that grow well under deciduous trees despite the fact they usually prefer full sun. Daffodils, for example, will grow and bloom before many trees have fully leafed-out.

But if you have a really shady garden, shade-loving bulbs are your best bet. Favorites for planting this fall include the wonderfully fragrant lily-of-the-valley, the huge family of cyclamens with their delightfully arching blooms, fragrant bluebells (Endymion sp.), the wildflower-like fritillarias, dainty white and green snowflakes (Leucojum sp.) and dark blue squills (Scilla sp.).

Except in the very coldest parts of the country, now is the ideal time to plant spring-blooming bulbs. Check with your local nursery to see how the individual bulbs will perform in your area; then for the most dramatic spring show, plant in large drifts.

Use Bayer Advanced™ Dual Action Rose & Flower Insect Killer Ready-To-Use for insects.

Use Bayer Advanced™ Triple Action All Purpose Plant Food Granules for fertilization.