March 2026 (Bulbs)
From Our Garden to Yours
Welcome to the Deep Creek Garden Center blog! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this is the place to find tips, seasonal ideas, plant highlights, and inspiration for your garden, patio, or home. We share what’s blooming at the store, seasonal advice for growing your favorite plants, and stories from our family-run garden center right here in Gresham, Oregon.
Stay tuned for helpful guides, new plant arrivals, DIY projects, and a peek behind the scenes at the store. We hope each post sparks an idea, brightens your day, and helps your garden grow!
Caring For & Enjoying Spring Bulbs in March
By March, gardens across the Pacific Northwest begin waking up with some of the first real signs of spring. Daffodils, tulips, crocus, hyacinths, and other flowering bulbs bring bright color and excitement after a long winter, reminding us that warmer days are finally on the way. While bulbs are wonderfully low-maintenance, a little care during early spring can help keep them healthy, vibrant, and returning beautifully year after year. At
Deep Creek Garden Center, we love seeing gardens come back to life this time of year—and spring bulbs are often the stars of the show.
1. Enjoy the Blooms While They Last
March is the perfect time to simply slow down and enjoy your spring bulbs. Plantings that may have looked quiet all winter suddenly burst with color, brightening garden beds, walkways, containers, and patios. Mixing early, mid, and late-season bloomers can extend the show for weeks. Fresh-cut blooms can also be brought indoors to add a little spring color inside while the weather is still cool outside.
2. Keep Bulbs Watered During Dry Spells
In the Pacific Northwest, spring often provides plenty of moisture, but warmer stretches or unusually dry weather can leave bulbs needing a little extra water. Consistent moisture during blooming helps support healthy flowers and strong bulb development for next year. The soil should stay lightly moist but never soggy. A simple deep watering when needed can help bulbs continue looking their best through the season.
3. Let the Foliage Die Back Naturally
One of the most important things you can do for spring bulbs is also one of the hardest—leave the foliage alone after blooming. Even once flowers fade, the green leaves continue gathering energy and storing it back into the bulb for next year’s blooms. Wait until the foliage turns yellow or brown before trimming it away. Tucking bulbs among perennials or other spring plants can help disguise fading leaves while they finish their work.
4. Feed for Future Blooms
A light feeding in early spring can help support healthy bulbs and encourage stronger blooms next season. Bulb fertilizer or a balanced plant food applied as shoots emerge gives bulbs an extra boost while they’re actively growing. Healthy soil rich in organic matter also helps bulbs thrive year after year. A little attention now can mean fuller, more vigorous blooms next spring.
5. Plan Ahead for More Spring Color
March is also a great time to take note of which bulb varieties you loved most and where you might want to add more color next year. Maybe the daffodils along the walkway were your favorite, or perhaps a container of tulips brightened the porch just when you needed it most. Taking photos and making simple notes now can help inspire future planting plans once fall bulb season rolls around again. In zones 7–8 here in the Pacific Northwest, spring-flowering bulbs are typically planted in the fall, usually from October through early December while soil temperatures are cooling. Gardening is always evolving, and bulbs are one of the easiest ways to bring dependable spring beauty back year after year.
Spring bulbs have a way of bringing joy just when gardens need it most. Their bright colors, cheerful blooms, and dependable return each year make them a favorite for gardeners of every experience level. With a little care in March, you’ll help set the stage for healthy plants and beautiful blooms again next spring.
At
Deep Creek Garden Center, we’re always excited to help gardeners celebrate the changing seasons and make the most of their outdoor spaces. Spring has officially arrived, and there’s so much beauty ahead 🌷
🌱 Pro Tip: After your bulbs finish blooming, resist the urge to braid, tie, or cut back the foliage too early. Letting the leaves naturally yellow and fade helps the bulbs store energy for an even better show next spring.
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