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QUESTION: Im in need of some advice ,im selling our home in april and i would like to have some kind of flowers in the front garden when we show the house i know its early to plant bulbs that will have flowers in mid to late aprilwhat can i  plant this early that will make my front yard look exciting and springlike  just a little earlier than nature would have it.It would look so much better with a little color. thanks in advance for your help,ill be waiting.    linda

ANSWER: Hi Linda,
First can you give me a general location?  Bulbs will flower at various times depending upon your weather conditions.  Generally, I can tell you though that in much of the US and Southern Ontario in Canada, tulips and daffodils are great bloomers for April.  In warmer areas, Siberian irises are good bloomer though not really bulbs.  Let me know your general area and I'll see what I can find for you.
thx,
Tom

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QUESTION: Hi ,I live in northern new jersey where its still cool at night in april,I also need to know if I and can I plant the bulbs in a few weeks like 3rd week in march and will they bloom this year and how long will it take.I need some flowers to brighten up the front.if bulbs are not an option to plant now can I buy them from the store and plant them in the ground in late march or will they die because of the uncertainty of the weather. thanks for expertise I love flowers and I can take good care of them indoor plants, I have better knoweledge of ,so I thank you for taking the time to help.     Linda

Answer
Hi Linda,
Thanx for your question.  As soon as your ground is not frozen anymore, you may plant tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, lillies, crocus, crown imperials, brodeia, iris (actually a rhizome).  Most of them probably will not bloom this year.  They like to lie in a cold environment while they are dormant, saving their energy for spring but you may be surprised and get some to bloom if they've already experienced a cold period.  So yes, in a few weeks, plant bulbs to your heart's content, even if you get a late freeze, it will not kill them.  I hope this helps.
Tom