[Gail]

I've put some bulbs in my garden which should flower next spring (fingers crossed)!  When they've finished I'd like to plant summer annuals in the same spot.  Does anyone know if I can leave the bulbs in the ground and just plant the seeds on top of them?

[WG.]

Yes, no problem.  Plant in gaps

[Sally A]

Yes should be fine if it's the normal daff.snowdrop, grape hyacinth type of bulb. I think some people lift tulips.

If you disturb them when planting your annuals just pop them back in so they don't dry out.

[Annie]

I grow bulbs in a large half barrel and grow lettuce on top in the summer,you just need to leave the bulb foliage in place,It should work in open soil.

[Bobby T]

I grow my Daffs ect in old hanging baskets or large pots buried in the borders. When they have flowered they are lifted in their container and allowed to die back naturally somewere out of the way while I plant up summer bedding in their place.   Bob

[Annie]

I`ve always liked that idea Bobby but am too idle,and would probably forget to replant.

[Gail]

Thanks for the advice everyone!  I'm a bit lazy too, so I'll just leave them in the ground and plant around them.

[Trillium]

I plant all my spring bulbs closer towards the back of the garden so that when they've finished flowering the dying foliage isn't as noticeable buried among the annuals and emerging perennials. To cut off the dying foliage before it's brown and crispy is to shorten the bulb's life.

[Gail]

Thanks, that's a good point.  I've planted mine near the house, but maybe I'll move them for next year.