Re: Replanting Bearded Iris

In a message dated 96-08-21 22:23:50 EDT, you write:

>4. (These are a medley of 'fixes' that work to an extent but are not full
>solutions.) Continue to grow iris in existing location, however:
>        a. Work in LARGE amounts of oak leaves over winter. 

Any idea why the oak leaves are supposed to cure this problem?  Tannins?
 Acidity?  Calcium?  Lignin?  Druidic curse?

Around here, weeds are considered crucial for keeping iris growing
vigorously.   I believe Clarence mentioned something to the same effect.  It
actually makes a little sense if a more diverse flora means a more diverse
soil fauna.  One of our club members who has grown iris as a crop for years
was commenting about it at our last meeting.  She says you have to keep the
grass out of them though.  And I bet she would say the same about nutsedge.

Linda Mann lmann76543@aol.com east TN USA
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