I had wonderful success this year planting all my bulbs in pots as it was deep winter before I had time to pot. Then I decided to keep the tulip pots in a sunny enclosed-porch where they have remained blooming for almost a month and are pristine. Watering regularly is all I've done. I understand the bulbs can be lifted at end of bloom, left out to dry, then replanted as usual. This is a great solution when wanting tulips with deer right outside the door! When I find out how to enclose a photo I'll send it in. Thanks for your timely post. Chris