When I'm planting small bulbs in turf, I use a small, sharp-pointed trowel sold for use in geology. It's very strong stainless steel and has a usefully bright red handle. I got several of these in different sizes from a shop catering to mining prospectors, and they've lasted for at least 20 years. I just lift a bit of sod with the tool and set the bulb or corm onto the soil below, then pat the sod back over it. Minimal disturbance, which is helpful because if a squirrel sees evidence of digging, it will dig there and get your crocuses. Jane McGary, Portland, Oregon _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…