Bulb season will be here before you know it. Now's the time to decide which varieties to buy and plant early. Whether in the ground for spring or in a pot for indoor joy, just follow the directions for those you choose. Christmas Hyachinths need to be planted before mid September for the Christmas season. Water them and keep them in a dark, cool location for 12 weeks before bringing them out when they are about an inch-and-a-half tall.