How to Use bulb in a Sentence

bulb

noun
  • Make sure the bulb looks healthy.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Tulip bulbs don’t keep like seeds.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Tulip bulbs need to be buried deep.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Wet soil can cause the bulbs to rot.
    — Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
  • Swap one harsh bulb for a warmer one.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
  • Above all, store the bulbs in a safe place.
    — Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
  • When is the best time to plant tulip bulbs?
    — Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Trim off dead roots, bulbs, stems, and canes.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Will the plants grow back from the bulbs in spring?
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The key is to plant the right bulbs at the right depths.
    — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Make sure the lights have clips on them and that each bulb works.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 30 Nov. 2020
  • Only a few stray bulbs lit the stage.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Choose those with bright green tops and firm white bulbs with white roots.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The bulbs should not be allowed to freeze.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
  • This works well for potted bulbs.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The more bulbs on each string, the brighter the fairy lights will shine.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
  • Plus, these bulbs were costly to make.
    — Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Cut ½ inch off the top of the garlic bulb.
    — Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The trick is knowing when to plant tulip bulbs.
    — Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
  • These are bulbs that come back year after year.
    — Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Then, check the overall health of the bulb.
    — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
  • If your bulbs feel squishy, discard them.
    — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Invest in bulbs that don’t heat up your home.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
  • That is, all the air was removed from the bulb.
    — Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Daffodils are a tried-and-true spring bulb.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Treat forced bulbs as bouquets but keep the pots.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Some big bulbs send up two to three stalks to flower.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Plant bulbs in pots in the fall before the first frost.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
  • Place the bulbs inside the cages with the root end down.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
  • When is the best time to plant bulbs in the garden?
    — Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Oct. 2025

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