[header] How to make a bulb garden [title] Test your soil to see if it is slightly acidic. [step] Bulbs grow best in slightly acidic soil, which has a ph between 6 and 7. You can test the soil by using a kit from a home improvement store. 
Scoop a small sample of soil into the kit's vial, then add the included chemical to complete the test. [substeps] If your soil needs to be adjusted, you can find amending substances at most gardening centers.