Question
QUESTION: I have tried doing this and the bulb always ends up rotting; don't know what I'm doing wrong. Can you be specific? I've tried to cut in half, cut in a pie shape about half way thru, and cut the crown off. Nothing has seemed to work. Do you just put the cut bulb back into the ground you want the bubls to grow in? Thanks so much for your help!

ANSWER: Hi Sherry,
Thanx for your question.  I'm sorry to sound obtuse but can you tell me what type of plant we're talking about?  I must have provided you with some kind of answer that was not specific enough and I apologize for that.  Please remind me again, what type of plant was it?
thx,
Tom

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QUESTION: I have tried it with tulips and hyacinths. Also, if I were to dig up these bulbs up in the spring because I want them somewhere else in my garden, what is the best way to store them until fall? Thanks so much for your help!!

Answer
Hi Sherry,
Thanx for your question.

When you dig up your tulips, there should be a clump of bulbs.  Tulips need to be divided every three years or so or their blooming will be reduced as the bulbs and bulblets overcrowd each other.  Dig them up in the spring after flowering and after the foliage has turned brown and then replant immediately in the desired locations.  I wouldn't bother with trying to store them over the summer, they'll be better off replanted now.  As for hyacinths, you can help hyacinths produce offsetting bulbs by taking the bulb out of the ground after flowering and after the foliage has turned brown. Take a very sharp knife and make a cross on the flat, bottom of  the bulb.  The cross should be scored in about 1/8th of an inch.  This injury will not kill the bulb but will cause it to start new bulblets.  It will take a couple of seasons before you see offshoots coming out of the sides of the plant.  I hope this helps.
Tom