Help your gladiolus grow sturdy stems that produce vibrant flowers with fertilizer. Check out these tips from our friends at @spokengarden and learn what to do (and what not to do) when it comes to fertilizing your gladiolus bulbs. | Eden Brothers

1. Look at gladiolus packaging to determine planting depth. 2. Dig a hole the recommended depth. 3. Plant the bulb in the hole flat side down. 4. Cover with soil. 5. Water. 6. Lightly mulch. For more detailed instructions, see my YouTube video about planting gladiolus bulbs. Link is in my profile! The first year I planted these, I put them in the ground then forgot about them. I thought the greenery was irises that had failed to bloom. Seemingly overnight, I had these incredible orange blooms. I