A hand trowel works fine if you only have a few to plant. Tulip bulbs have a definite “up” and a “down.” When planting tulips, put the bulbs in the hole pointy end up. Placing them in the ...

Try growing groups of early-flowering tulips in a bed which will be occupied ... Plant where they land with a strong trowel or bulb planter - these are ideal for digging into heavy clay soil.