Wisconsin gardeners can plant spring-blooming bulbs when ground temperatures drop to around 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit or lower (but not freezing).

If want to see your garden bursting with colour come Spring, you will need to plant certain bulbs now. As we approach the Autumn and Winter months, keen gardeners will be bidding farewell to their summer blooms and starting to prepare their outdoor spaces for the cold weather.

So instead of having them tethered to your backyard, you can also plant them in fashionable pots and place them on your porch for added curb appeal. To master the art of container planting tulips, we've put together a step-by-step guide to help your blooms flourish.