Leave the bulbs there and let the foliage die back. That will put the energy back into the bulbs for next years' blooms. As long as you're in zone 6 like I assume that should be a good rule to go buy. Usually you can fit plants in btw the foliage dieback so that you don't dig into the bulbs and the new plants will fill in to take their place. Then they'll be back next fall. Just be sure to add a good layer of organic compost to the beds maybe twice a year for good plant/bulb health.

In the past I've always left my bulbs in the ground, but they don't return, so this year I dug them up. Now I don't know how to store the bulbs. I briefly read a posting that covered this subject, but lost it when I registered as a member... now can't find it!

Help!!

gilliand, Tulips often are one shot deals, but if you're in zone 7, most of your other bulbs--daffodils, crocus--should have returned. What bulbs did you plant?