Happy to help. I'm not a professional gardener, but I spent months landscaping our outdoor beer garden by hand--digging, planting, experimenting. Dividing bulbs became one of those things you figure out fast if you want consistent blooms season after season. Tulips and daffodils especially tend to clump up if left too long. I found splitting them every 3-4 years made a huge difference not just in display, but in how many extras I could replant around the spa for free. Let me know what questions you've got. I can speak from hands-on trial and error--what worked, what didn't, and how I managed it all while juggling a startup.
I've divided bulbs in both spring and fall as part of long-term soil and nutrient optimization work for residential gardens. Bulbs like daffodils, tulips, and alliums can become overcrowded after a few years, leading to smaller blooms or even failed flowering. We've seen healthier displays return after dividing and replanting at the right spacing -- typically two to three times the bulb's diameter apart. One tip I always share: wait until the foliage turns yellow or dies back naturally before lifting the bulbs. That ensures the bulb has stored enough energy for next year. After digging them up, gently separate the offsets and inspect each for rot or disease before replanting. We dry them briefly in a shaded area before repositioning in compost-enriched soil. It's simple, but doing it at the right time and with a clean technique makes all the difference.