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Garden Q&A: Is there still time to plant spring bulbs in November?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Garden Q&A: Is there still time to plant spring bulbs in November? — Now is the time to plant bulbs for masses of spring colour next year. File picture

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025 - 18:20

Peter Dowdall

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Can I still plant spring bulbs at this time of year, or is it too late?

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