Planting Daffodils: Soil Prep Matters More Than Bulb Price

Success with daffodils hinges on soil preparation, not bulb cost. All bulbs demand fast-draining winter soil; cold, wet conditions cause rot. Amend planting holes with expanded shale (PermaTill, Soil Perfector) for drainage. Local bulbs are fine, but online specialists (oldhousegardens.com, brentandbeckysbulbs.com) offer wider cultivar selection for specific colors, bloom times, and sizes.