My method, and I've had the same bulbs growing for years and years. Cut the dead heads off. Leave the leaves, until they yellow, to allow the 'good' to go back into the bulbs. The old way was to leave them until after the longest day, but with earlier springs, maybe cut them sooner than that. Dont fold them down, as this destroys the goodness in the leaves, and doesnt let the bulbs mature naturally.Originally Posted by Rheghead
For tulips - dead head, lift and 'toast' them in the sun, if we ever get any.
The leaves will drop off naturally and with a bit of luck some will survive. If left in the soil, the slugs will have a feast.
Hope this helps
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