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Daffodils are one of the easiest bulbs to grow. Stick with the lighter yellow or yellow combinations. These color combinations are a good bet for naturalizing in your garden. The master gardeners once said that peach/pink colored daffodils tend to fade away over the years. Look for daffodil bulbs in the fall that are firm and no signs of mold or mildew. Plant them before the end of December in a spot that will be sunny in late winter and spring. Under deciduous trees or in a full sun area are good choices. Good drainage is also important for successful blooming, so a raised bed is best. When your daffodils are done blooming, allow the foliage to fade naturally. You can plant them behind other perennials like daylilies so you can camoflauge the yellowing foliage. You can remove the foliage when most of the leaves have turned yellow. This allows as much energy from the sun to return to the bulbs so they will grow and multiply the next spring.