Re: [ CULT -- heaving iris]

From: Chuck Chapman <irischapman@netscape.net>

I have too many to go to the extra work of planting in pots & I'm not sure if
it will help. The roots are all on the plants and I'm sure this helps but it
doesn't solve the problem. I have also had heaving this year on plants that
went into the garden last year in the spring so had all year to settle in. Its
a problem with the freeze thaw cycles that we get during the winter and
particulattly in the spring coupled with lack of snow cover. If the plants are
covered with straw this will maintain cooler ground and prevent warming up
untill the weather is more stable and reduce heaving. On the other hand
replanting the ones hat have heaved is less of a problem then dealing with the
straw, the expence and the time. Covering with dirt also helps but  again the
extra work didn't seem to be   worth it. A tractor with proper equipment would
help and that is a current project. I have seen dandilion plants heaved out in
the spring so that 2" of root is above the ground. If the soil has been
cultivated the heaving is worse. If it isn't cultivated the plants get
stunted. You pay your money and take your choices. One of the problems with
our climate. The benefit is that I can be certain that all of my new intros
have undergone harsh climate testing and are strong and hearty. has taken some
time to get improved flowers but the payoff is now coming   

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