A beautiful garden will add aesthetic curb appeal to the exterior of your home. Try planting different perennials that blossom during the spring, summer, and fall. Springtime is the best time to view amazing tulips blazing with color.

Tulips are hardy perennials that require very little care. They are sturdy and share their stark beauty in the springtime (yes, even when there's snow!). Here are a few tips to help you have the best tulip display on the block! If you're admiring your neighbor's tulips this year, get ready for a fall planting that will promise a colorful spring.

1. Choose healthy bulbs. You get what you pay for. Buy your bulbs from a reputable nursery or gardening catalog. Look for large bulbs without cracks or visible rotting. It's best to purchase individual bulbs rather than buying them in bulk.
2. Plant tulips in the fall before the first frost.
3. Tulips love sunlight, but not too much water. Place them in soil that allows for excellent drainage.
4. Planting time is the time to boost the soil in tulip beds. Loosen the soil well. Add sand if the soil is too dense. Use bone meal, peat moss, and fertilizers recommended by your local nursery.
5. Plant bulbs about six inches apart and deep enough to cover the top of the bulb well. In harsh winter climates plant them a little deeper.
6. Notice how the bulb has a wide base that narrows at the top. Always put the base in the ground first.
7. Lightly pack soil on top of the tulips. Water them lightly. Put them to bed with a nice layer of mulch for warm winter hibernation!
8. In the early spring remove mulch from the bulbs and wake them up.
9. Watch your garden bloom!
10. Avoid overcrowding your tulips and be sure to water them at least a little during the hot summer when you can't even see them in the ground. If you're planting flowers and bulbs for other seasons be very careful not to damage tulip bulbs when you poke and prod the surrounding soil.