Myth: Bulb planters make light work. Truth: Cultivating the soil with a spade 12 to 18 inches deep will be easier than using a bulb planter. The gardening rule of thumb is to plant bulbs two to three ...

In a recent column, several spring ephemerals were mentioned. Squill is also in that category. I've never grown it but recently have been reading lots of pros and cons about this pretty little flower.

Daffodils, hyacinths and smaller bulbs such as crocus, grape hyacinth and Siberian squill do best when you plant them by mid- to late October. Tulips tolerate late planting better, but it's still best ...