Re: Iris Myths

From: Irisborer@aol.com

In a message dated 1/21/2000 8:58:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
ddbro@llano.net writes:

<<     I believe that compost is good for your soil but, if you plan to plant 
iris in
 it I recommend that you put it on at about 1/4 the recommended rate.    Any 
heavier >>

In theory, I agree with Dana that loving care = rot as far as bearded irises 
are concerned...  or I used to think that way.

Then I had a new bed build in my front yard composed entirely of compost and 
composted horse manure.  I have never had more robust and glorious irises, 
nor have I suffered any rot whatsoever.  

I DO hasten to add that this bed is the only one in my entire garden that 
enjoys a southern exposure and it is also raised.

Here in the clay pits, I just have to till in as much organic material as 
possible to try to give baby roots a chance.  I keep a big compost pile going 
and I get composted manure by the bucketful from the local nursery, as well 
as alfalfa and whatever else I can think of.  The plan is to rotate through 
my garden each year - digging out a bed and tilling in the goodies before 
replanting.  

Please notice....  I used the word "plan".  This is the "plan" every winter 
when I'm theorizing and when I underestimate the work and overestimate my 
free time and motivation.  Hasn't happened yet BUT I'M SURE IT WILL!

Kathyguest in East Aurora, NY (-4 this morning)
twitching for the Y2K Keppel catalog

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