Spring Bulbs Sprouting Early: Divide, Fertilize, and Don't Panic

Q: We have bulbs sprouting—foliage 2 inches high. Too late to divide and replant?

You can accomplish two things: divide and fertilize. Warm fall caused early sprouts. As long as foliage is small, roots haven't grown much, so dividing won't hurt. Best thing for bulbs: fertilize in late fall. Rule of thumb: fertilize when plants begin vigorous growth. That's now for spring bulbs (daffodils, tulips, hyacinths). Any bulb fertilizer works.