Here's some more spring flowers.

>>Yes, today I've got some more spring flowers.

This time of year we'd go out to our local garden center or even the grocery store, and what do you see?

It's potted bulbs.

>>Exactly.

>>So, impulsively, we'd buy 'em and bring 'em home.

And then what do you do with it?

>>Exactly.

>>So today I want to just make a quick display on how we can display our bulbs, and then we can just change the container out later in the season.

>>I love that you've got mulch in there, and what a great idea to make sort of a rotating container.

>>Yes, and that way when you have bulbs, you know, 'cause the bulbs are gonna grow, they're gonna flower, and then what happens?

The foliage starts looking a little shabby.

So this way you can just take the whole entire potted bulb and move it out of the container, put it away for later, and then plant it directly into your garden.

>>Truly, yes.

>>So, today I've got this fairly big container, and what I've done is filled it with wood chips.

You can use mulch or whatever you have on hand.

You don't have to use potting soil, but I have a pile of wood chips that I use in the garden, so today I'm gonna just use that.

>>Certainly.

What would you like to start with?

>>Let's start with the daffodil.

>>Okay.

And I want people to notice what he's doing.

>>Yes, so what I'm doing is leaving everything in the container and just move the mulch out of the way, and we can set the pot in.

Try to get it in just below the lip of your container.

And then you can just push the soil back into place.

And can I have the tulips?

>>Certainly.

>>Another big pot.

>>You know, this- >>Starting with- >>I was gonna say this is how a lot of public gardens put together instant color for an event or something.

>>Yes, it's a nice way to make a quick display that is changeable quickly.

So we're setting this in.

Make sure it's snug and at least somewhat under the lip of the pot.

And I'm going to grab hyacinth here.

>>My favorite.

I love the fragrance of hyacinth.

>>I do too and just arrived with it in the car.

You just can't deny the smell of this.

>>Yes.

>>So we get that set in.

We're gonna use a different color here.

>>And it's smart to have blooms at different levels, we'll call 'em.

These are buds so that this container will bloom a little bit longer.

>>Exactly, and that's a another point to make too.

As you're going to buy your containers, and you see the bulbs, make sure that you look and see if they still have some unopened blooms.

I know you see the color, and you get excited, but then the flower only gonna last for so long.

>>Truly, truly.

Buying in bud is best.

>>So, get this in, and I'm gonna save a little space for a decorative element 'cause I like woodland gardens.

So I am going to- >>Throw in a little piece of driftwood.

What a great accent.

And it's a nice contrast, and it actually personalizes your container.

>>Exactly, so just do whatever you have on... Use whatever you have on hand and to your style.

>>Yeah.

>>So be creative.

>>Yes, yes.

>>And I've got... Actually, I think that's gonna about fill it.

And so what I'm gonna do next is I'm gonna add a layer of sphagnum moss.

>>Kind of finish it off.

>>Just to finish it off.

And you can use just the sphagnum moss to finish off the tops just so you're not looking at the bare soil and the edge of the potted containers.

And of course I'm making a mess.

>>That's okay, you're just hiding your mechanics, they call it, you know?

>>Yeah.

(laughs) So you don't want to see the edge of the pot, so we will go ahead and just cover this up so that we can be able to hide this container.

And then what I'd like to use, just in different areas, again, it's to my style.

I like woodland gardens and can't have woodland gardens without moss.

>>Of course not, yeah.

>>So, I've got some sheet moss that you can use.

I like using the preserved natural sheet moss.

I don't like the moss that is dyed.

>>Yes- >>So- >>Yes.

>>Just keep in mind if you go out and buy that, just look for a live sheet moss.

>>The other thing is too, while you're covering up these pots, mentally take a picture as to where they are because when you water this container, you're going to be watering at the base of the plants.

>>Exactly.

>>This is not a potted container.

This is one that just have pots in it, so you've gotta get the pots with the water.

>>Exactly.

>>And- >>And it's easy to do.

>>It is easy.

Just take a mental picture.

And the other thing is when they're through blooming, I put them in my garden, you know, if the weather is conducive, it's not too cold.

These are spring flowers.

They can take colder weather.

>>Yes.

>>They can go down into the mid 20s, and so I've put them out into my garden.

>>And that's a nice way the growers have already gave you a jumpstart on- >>Yes, and they'll catch the cycle the next year.

Yep, they'll catch it for next year.

>>And even if you can think ahead of time, you can even pot up your own bulbs in the fall when you start doing that, and you can still do this.

>>Yeah, some of them of course require refrigeration.

>>Yes.

>>And to be able to get that cold period so that they'll bloom properly.

So, yeah, it's smart to look at the cultivars to make sure that you're choosing one that can easily be forced with refrigeration.

>>Now I'm just adding in some accents of moss.

I really like the sheet moss, especially if you find the ones that come in big sheets.

>>Well, we're sliding down on time, my friend.

>>All right, I will speed this up.

We will get all of these tucked in, and then I think this is gonna be about done.

>>That looks absolutely perfect and lovely too.

>>Thank you so much.

This is a easy container for people to be able to change out seasonally.

And then you have your bulbs already started that you can just plant in your garden when it is time after the foliage is starting to die out.

And you don't have to keep this in this display.

You can move the pots along and then plant it directly out into your garden.

>>I think it's a great idea, and I thank you so much for sharing.

This is something many people can do and very easily, so, thank you.

>>Yes, thank you very much.