Re: Re: CULT: mulch
In a message dated 12/26/2002 12:34:31 PM Central Standard Time,
hensler@povn.com writes:
> For what it's worth, pine needles aren't a great way to insulate most
> irises
> in areas that get a lot of snow or freezing rain. Heavy, wet snow or rain
> can pack down pine needles blocking air movement and leading to all sorts of
> nasty outcomes especially with beardeds.
>
Thanks Christy,
The problem here is rarely one of freezing. Rarely am I afforded the
opportunity to see even small amounts of frost heaving even in the the barest of beds.
My perceived problems revolve mostly around weed germination/reduction.
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