A lasagna garden (layered planting) for fall-planted, spring-blooming bulbs is one of the easiest ways to get big impact with little effort. The idea is to layer bulbs in “tiers” so they bloom in succession from early to late spring. Here’s a simple and reliable planting combo you can try:
Easy Fall-Planted Lasagna Garden Plan
(for a pot or small garden bed, full to part sun)
Bottom Layer (largest bulbs, bloom late spring)
- Tulips
Plant ~8 inches deep. These give you bold color in mid-to-late spring.
Middle Layer (medium bulbs, bloom mid-spring)
- Daffodils or Hyacinths
Plant ~6 inches deep. Strong mid-spring show.
Top Layer (small bulbs, bloom early spring)
- Crocus or Grape Hyacinths (Muscari)
Plant ~3-4 inches deep. These pop up first, often through late snow, and add a cheerful start to the season.
Planting Steps
- Dig deep (or fill a container) to about 8–9 inches.
- Layer bulbs by size: biggest on the bottom, smallest on top.
- Stagger placement so bulbs aren’t sitting directly on top of each other—like chocolate chips in cookie dough.
- Backfill with soil after each layer.
- Water well once planted, then only water if it is dry.
Why it works
- Crocus/Muscari → early splash of color.
- Daffodils/Hyacinths → strong mid-spring show.
- Tulips → the grand finale.
By layering, you’ll get blooms for 6–8 weeks instead of everything popping at once.