If you love a garden that bursts with color in early spring but hate the hassle of measuring bulb spacing, this clever trick is for you. Planting flower bulbs using egg cartons is an easy, budget-friendly way to create perfectly spaced blooms with minimal effort.
Whether you’re growing tulips, daffodils, or smaller bulbs like crocuses, this simple trench method keeps everything neat, organized, and beginner-friendly.
Why Use Egg Cartons for Planting Bulbs?
Egg cartons are more than just recycling material — they’re a ready-made planting guide.
Benefits of This Method:
✔ Perfect spacing every time
✔ Faster planting process
✔ Budget-friendly and eco-friendly
✔ Great for beginners
✔ Prevents overcrowding
Each egg compartment acts as a natural spacing template, ensuring your bulbs have room to grow without competing for nutrients.
Best Bulbs for the Egg Carton Method
This method works best with medium to small bulbs, including:
Tulips
Daffodils
Crocuses
Grape hyacinths
Alliums
For larger bulbs, you may need to adjust spacing slightly.
What You’ll Need
Cardboard egg cartons (not Styrofoam)
Flower bulbs
Garden trowel or shovel
Compost or bulb fertilizer (optional)
Mulch (optional)
Step-by-Step: The Simple Trench Method
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