Re: CULT:TB: Iris Mulch
- To: iris-talk@onelist.com
- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] CULT:TB: Iris Mulch
- From: H*@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 19 Jun 1999 09:09:49 EDT
From: HIPSource@aol.com
In a message dated 6/19/99 4:27:21 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
akasha@midusa.net writes:
<< What about sand as a mulch? I heard that it did not retain moisture >>
As far as I know that has been recommended as a winter protection. I wouldn't
use it in the summer in any place with much rainfall since sand does in fact
remain wet for a good while as any sandcastle will tell you.
As I said, the straight party line is that bearded iris rhizomes do better
with no mulch.
William, who gardens in Brooklyn, tells me privately his concern is weed
prevention. I have suggested he read the bits in the Archives about Surflan,
Preen, and other pre-emergent germination inhibitors.
Anner Whitehead
HIPSource@aol.com
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