Now that November is here, it is time to get started planting everyone's favorite spring time flowers, tulips. This year the horticulture department, along with some help from grounds, will be planting 10,000 tulip and daffodil bulbs. Included in that 10,000 are over 7 different varieties and colors. Getting them in the ground now will ensure they have a long enough time to develop and flower just in time for all the spring activities around the club. The next few days we'll be out preparing the landscape beds for tulips as well as planting.
When planting your own bulbs, plant them 3-5 inches in the ground. About 5 bulbs per square foot. I always get asked how I keep the squirrels from getting the bulbs, and while there's no real answer, what I do is sprinkle some Milorganite on top of the soil when finished and that usually keeps them away.
If you have a questions don't hesitate to stop me and ask. Cheers!
Bryan Miller
Director of Horticulture
