Small bulbs can sometimes be tricky to get established, especially in a lawn where they have to compete with established grass. A good solution is to plant them while in flower. Monty Don shows you how to do this with snake’s-head fritillaries, explaining the conditions these exquisite native wildflowers need in order to thrive.
How to plant snake’s head fritillaries
Monty Don shows how to plant snake's head fritillaries 'in the green'.
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