How and When Should You Plant Spring Bulbs in Seattle for Spectacular Blooms?

Colorful bulbs—tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocuses—herald spring in every Seattle neighborhood, filling beds with welcome color after gray winters. 

Landscape professionals plant spring-blooming bulbs in the fall (September through November), once the soil cools but before the ground freezes. Well-drained soil is essential; amendments like compost may be added. Pros plant bulbs at depth three times their size, pointed side up, and group them for best impact. Mulching protects from winter swings and keeps soil moist. 

After the blooms fade in spring, landscapes crews remove spent flowers and allow leaves to die back naturally, storing energy for next season. Professional planting ensures even color, variety selection for bloom succession, and fewer bulb losses to squirrels or rot. 

The result: jaw-dropping bulb displays in yards and curb strips that look magazine-worthy, year after year—without the headache.