Re: Results of improved care this year
- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] Results of improved care this year
- From: M* E*
- Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 12:50:49 -0700
Doris, where do you get the horticultural dye you put in the Roundup? That's an idea I want to try.
Francelle Edwards Glendale, AZ
----- Original Message -----
From: doris1434@aol.com
To: iris-talk@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2001 6:02 PM
Subject: Re: [iris-talk] Results of improved care this year
In a message dated 6/15/2001 6:34:38 PM Mountain Daylight Time,
lmmunro@hotmail.com writes:
>
I'm as organic as I can manage, I DO use commercial strength Roundup
judiciously around my iris, protecting them with a manila folder or piece of
cardboard as I spray. I also color my Roundup with a horticultural dye
(Purple/red) so I can clearly see where I've sprayed. I kept my beds
virtually weed free. . but that's not to say it has to be that extreme! I
kept my beds CLEAN. I "groomed" my iris every couple days. This kept me in
touch and aware with potential problems. . ..(and I think the iris like being
fussed with - I think they do better).
I have always lightly mulched my beds with grass clippings. . I have
NEVER used any commercial fertilizer but again, that's not to say it
shouldn't be used. I'm just more comfortable with compost, "tea," and fish or
a sea-weed based fertilizer.
Hope this helps!!
Doris Elevier, El Paso, TX Zone 7, AHS 9-10 Hot, dry, AND windy.
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