Re: Fall planting

Bruce the idea that mulch leads to or in any promotes
slugs is an old wives tale. Slugs look for a food
source and hosta attracts slugs. All of the advantages
of organic matter out weight any thing related to
slugs. Slugs are easily treated so forget any worry
about slugs and do what the plants need to prosper.
--- BanyaiHsta@aol.com wrote:

> I have planted late as described earlier, cutting
> through frosty soil and then adding drier flowing
> soil to lock in the root mass.
> 
> I actually recall planting some higher up (crowns
> almost out of the ground, bunched up) in wet soil,
> then coming back and tamping down in the spring -
> lots of work but only to heal in until you can
> replant later. Fortunei and Lemon Lime types are no
> problem - stay away from plantaginea, tok, seib and
> slower growers. They take too much finesse as it is.
> Depends on the amount of organic content and soil
> moisture holding capabilities/ and air, which the
> roots also need.
> 
> As a practical real-time plan, I want the roots and
> soil contact to be as mutually beneficial: if they
> have poor roots, they need better soil and temps.
> Larger healthy roots can handle the stress better. 
> Mulch can help, but encourages the other problems
> noted - one of which is slug overwintering and eggs.
> Crown rot follows too much moisture hanging around,
> as drainage slows at lower temps.
> 
> bruce
> 
>
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