Top 5 tips for tulip bulbs that come back year after year

Ciscoe Morris wants to save you from the pain and expense of planting fall bulbs only to have them bloom one year, then fizzle out. "So do you get frustrated when you plant your spring blooming bulbs and they're tulips and they never come back again? Oh la la. Well there are some tricks to make it happen!"

1. Pick the right type of tulip. Ciscoe recommends Queen of the Night and Emperor, they are both good returners.

2. Dig Deep. Ciscoe says to ignore what the packaging says, and dig your tulip bulb bed about a foot deep.

3. Add organic fertilizer. This is key to making the bulbs come back year after year. Don't use bone meal, unless you want to attract the neighborhood dogs.

4. Don't crowd bulbs. Crowded bulbs fight each other for nutrients, and will get stressed then divide. Instead keep them about 6 inches apart from one another, so that each bulb can grow a strong plant.

5. Protect from pests - Ciscoe has a trick to keep squirrels from befuddling him. He uses screening covered mulch to befuddle the squirrels! Chicken wire works, so do the grids attached to plant stakes. Do it right after you put those bulbs in the dirt - those squirrels are watching!

Ciscoe says: "In spring when I see the new growth come up I just take those off, by then, the squirrels will have totally lost interest and I will have a spectacular tulip display right here, squirrel free, and because I've planted them so deep with good fertilizer, they'll come back maybe ten years in a row. Oh la la I can't wait for spring!

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[shuggabee]

I loved everything thing about this video! The music the tips and tricks but most of all your enthusiasm and your humor 😂

[strivewithjulissa]

Where has this video been! Thank you! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for.

[TheBinoyVudi]

You're a great man. Love your energy

[plantmamakelly]

This is such a great video! Love Ciscoe's energy!! I'm definitely saving these tips in my back pocket for when I have an outdoor garden.

[ignaciaforteza]

Just love your advice and energy. You are great, I take it in. Keep it up 👍 and more videos!!!

[suzihazlove]

Wow plant them deeper and not too close. Ty

[miglenas]

Awesome tips! 1. Pick the right tulip. 2. Plant them deep, deeper than what you have ever done. 3. Keep them away from sqirrels, by using rocks, stones, wires...whatever is needed!. 4. Enjoy the pretty bloom, year after year...! p.s. This will surely apply for the lovely Hyacinth and for my Gül too. ❤

[katipohl]

Queen of the Night and Orange Emperor.

[sharincastro]

He is the best! His attitude is the best too. I’d love to see all he’s magic in the garden ! “I’ve defeated them!”

[shanareyes]

Love your enthusiasm...will be trying the chicken wire technique.

[Nesacake]

I'm going to give this a try.  Thanks

[lucinaluckey]

Great information! Only your video makes sense!

[MissEllyLove]

We moved from WA (my home state) to TX (thanks, Army), and boy oh boy I miss Cisco and his wonderful energy 💚

[avagrego]

Thank you, excellent info from an interesting man.

[nickperonace]

Chicken wire trick is a great idea. Thank you!

[arealtorwitharescuepurpose]

The score is 1 Cisco 0 squirrels. Thank you for sharing

[antsfur]

Thanks, is it too late to plant tulips now its the 23rd of Jan I still have loads of bulbs left I dont want to waist them. Thanks

[CristinaNogueiraAlves]

Great video but if you turn the music off will be fantastic

[rickscoat]

Thanks for the advice but the music is very distracting and hard to hear you

[dauntae]

I use a .22 air rifle to dispatch squirrels that get into my garden. I’ve been a victim too long.