For gorgeous spring time flowers plant them in the fall.  Plant hyacinth, tulips, daffodils, and hibiscus in the late fall (mid-October until late November) in layers starting about 7 inches deep and every 2-3 inches above the bottom bulbs.  Leave them alone until spring.  In early spring (approximately mid-February), the daffodils will start to pop through the soil first.  When they start to pop up, start to water them two or three times per week.  Hyacinth, and hibiscus will start to pop up next.  Tulips will start to show by March.  After the flowers have bloomed and the leaves have started turning brown, trim the leaves down to soil so that the bulbs will start to regenerate.  The flowers will bloom again for another year or two.  After three years, it is recommended that the bulbs be dug up and replaced.

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