With most of your spring garden planting complete, you might think it’s too late to plant tulip bulbs, but it's not the case. In fact, while most of our yard jobs are finished for the year, November is the perfect time to plant my favorite springtime flower.

I was keen to discover why tulips can be planted later than other spring-flowering bulbs (and how to plant them the right way), so I called on two plant experts to share their knowledge to help you succeed.

Why wait until November to plant tulip bulbs?

“Tulips like to go into the ground later than daffodils, crocuses, or hyacinths because they prefer cooler soil temperatures,” explains Elise Harlock, floral expert at Prestige Flowers. “If planted too early, while the ground is still warm, they can start sprouting before winter arriv

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