it's snowing on my sprouting bulbs!

by emily
(hudson, ny usa)

I just moved into a new house this winter. I have lots of bulbs that are starting to come up. The past 3 nights have been below freezing and right now it is snowing. Will this keep the bulbs from blossoming? What should I do to protect them?

Doug says - relax. They'll be fine. Ignore the snow and so will the bulbs. They might have their tips turn a little yellow but that will pass as well.

If it gets cold enough to refreeze the ground to the depth of the bulbs, you might see some damage (unlikely it will happen now) but otherwise, all is ok and the bulbs will shake it off.