Don’t Water After Planting …Except OnceMost people think bulbs need lots of water in fall. Comment BULB for my full spring bulb planting guide tips and tricks on how to plant spring bulbs. Have you ever used a bulb auger with a drill? It makes it so easy! 😊 One deep watering at planting time settles soil and wakes up root growth. After that, let fall rains do the work. Too much extra water in cool soil increases the risk of rot, especially for tulips. Fyi daffodils are my favorite and come back