In the fall, prepare a sunny or lightly shaded spot with good drainage. Loosen fertile soil to a good depth and mix in mature compost, along with a little horticultural grit if the soil texture is heavy. Wear gloves, place the bulb 8 cm (3 in) below the surface, and leave 5 cm (2 in) around it. Water once if the soil is dry, then mark the location. In spring, remove any debris hindering growth, maintain consistent moisture while the stem elongates, and apply a moderate dose of bulb fertilizer. Monitor for narcissus fly as soon as it emerges. After flowering, remove seed pods only if seedlings are not desired, and allow all leaves to yellow. Divide only in late summer, when the clump is dormant. Drainage remains a priority throughout dormancy. Foliage must yellow naturally before any cutting. Permanent planting reduces bulb handling. Spring growth benefits from consistently moist soil. Drainage remains a priority throughout dormancy. Foliage must yellow naturally before any cutting. Permanent planting reduces bulb handling. Spring growth benefits from consistently moist soil. Drainage remains a priority throughout dormancy. Foliage must yellow naturally before any cutting. Permanent planting reduces handling