Pulling bulbs?

My landlord has finally decided to do some landscaping, but that means I have to pull my bulbs. They are done blooming, but still have very green foliage. Do I just pull and replant into pots, or do I have to cut off foliage and roots and store them? If so, what's the process? I have crocuses, irises, and snowdrops. Thanks.

Pulling bulbs?
If they are still green you can dig them and leave the tops on to dry down. It would be better to plant them but if you can't do that let the tops die and dry then remove them. Put the bulbs into mesh or paper bags after they are dry and store them in a cool dry place until the fall. Plant them before the frost.





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Reply:They need their green foilage to rebuild their food stores. Wait until the foilage turns brown.
Reply:With all bulbs, you need to wait till the foliage dies back before you dig them if you want to use the bulbs again. If you dig them and cut off the green foliage, they may not flower again, so if you have to move them, put them in pots and try to keep them alive until the foliage dies back naturally.





Snowdrop bulbs are difficult to keep -- they much prefer to stay in the ground, so you may want to transplant them.





Crocuses and irises can be partially dried out and planted in the fall. Keep them over summer in a cool, dry, dark place. Brown paper bags with dry peat works well.

addis