Article posted: 9/29/2012 4:00 AM

‘Minor’ bulbs have major impact in spring landscape

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Crocus bloom so early they can be planted in lawns.

Grape hyacinths brighten gardens with a fragrant spike of blooms.

Galanthus, commonly called snowdrops, look good planted in a rock garden or along a pathway.

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With a little effort this fall, next spring will be bursting with the color of flowering bulbs. Tulips and daffodils are traditional favorites for good reason, but there is also a multitude of lesser known dwarf or “minor” bulbs that weave glorious color into your landscape in spring.