iris-talk] CULT: iris haircuts
- Subject: iris-talk] CULT: iris haircuts
- From: d*@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2001 18:57:04 EDT
In a message dated 7/1/2001 2:19:51 PM Mountain Daylight Time,
RYFigge@aol.com writes:
> Anyhow, I have heard in the past that leafspot
> comes from dirt splashing up on the leaves when it rains (guess it could
>
Hi Rosalie:
I kept my iris mulched with wood shavings and grass clippings thus
preventing the splashing of dirt/water on the leaves. Without the mulch, the
weeds absolutely TOOK OVER my beds, flower and vegetable (and 20,000 sq. ft.
is just too damn much to hand weed!) I pretty much kept the rhizomes
uncovered . . . .This was the NW corner of Arkansas . . humid, and lots of
rain. I didn't notice any degree of rot or any other problems one might
associate with mulching. . .
I agree with you about Cleome! Yes it does tend to take over but such a
pretty take over!! and it affords some dappled shade, holds the soil and
attracts beneficial insects. It also helps keep (some) weeds from getting too
frisky! And it pulls up easily!
Doris Elevier, El Paso, TX Zone 7, AHS 9-10 Hot, dry, AND windy.
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