Re: RE: CULT: mulch in NY?

In a message dated 8/1/2002 7:28:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
cathy@pav.research.panasonic.com writes:


> > I received this question offlist:
> > <I is
> > this: I was considering using double shredded hard wood mulch from
> > November to the 3 rd week in May. At the end of May, remove the mulch
> > until the following November. what do you think?  NY zone 7.>
> 
> The only part of NY that is zone 7 is a teeny part of Long Island. This 
> would 
> tend to give them not only the warmest part of NY but also a lot more 
> moisture. Very similar to friends of mine on the jersey shore. Take the 
> mulch 
> off earlier, say early April. Putting it on depends on the year, some are 
> warmer, but December should be fine also. No sense increasing leaf spot or 
> other fun stuff...
> 
> cathy
> 

Yes, that's me, I am from northeastern Long Island. The summers here are hot 
and humid, off and on.  The only reason is was considering mulching with 
double shredded wood chips over into the end of May, is because for the last 
2 Spring's we had a late frost -- the 3rd week in May. My sister in PA, told 
me she purchased her annuals around Mother's Day, had a frost, the 3rd week 
in May and it killed her annuals. Presently, I have one iris that was 
winterized with red cedar mulch -- it bloomed and increased like crazy. 
Initially, I placed the mulch down for decoration purposes and to retain 
moisture.  After joining and reading various iris/talk in June, I removed the 
mulch. (Thanks!) I have ordered additional irises and I am trying to get 
things set up.  I appreciate all input especially since there appears to be 
no local iris society in my vicinity. 
Margie Brown, Sound Beach, NY zone 7


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