The Financial Times has published guidance on two-tier bulb planting for borders, presented as a way to grow colourful flowers for cutting. The article, published on Saturday, 26 September 2026, appears under the headline "Bulb in the borders: the best two-tier planting for colourful cut flowers."
According to the Financial Times, the approach involves planting bulbs across two layers. The paper frames it as a method for gardeners who want cut flowers with strong colour from their borders.
The reporting is presented as a guide rather than a news event, and no further details of the technique were available beyond the headline and summary.
The Financial Times is a London-based publication known for its business and financial coverage, and it also carries gardening and lifestyle writing. Its gardening pieces typically address planting choices and seasonal tasks for readers tending their own outdoor spaces.
Bulbs are a common subject in such coverage because they are planted in advance of the season in which they flower. The two-tier method described by the Financial Times sits within that broader practice of planning a border so that it yields material for cutting.
What to watch next: the full Financial Times article for the specific bulb varieties and planting depths the two-tier method recommends.
