Re: Spring?

	Julie,

	I mulch Japanese I. all year round up here in Zone 3 (changing it
	occasionally) and Siberians until June 1st but mulch when it is
	dry for moisture retention. It was below zero during the night,
	according to a friend that lost some plants, too. :)

	Ellen    


On Thu, 28 Mar 1996, J. Irwin wrote:

> Yesterday here in central Illinois it was 30 with a wind chill of about 
> 10...today it is SUPPOSED to be in the lower 40's.  I see that my 
> Siberians and Japanese are putting up green shoots in the center of the 
> plants but with the unsettled weather our area has been having, its 
> going to be a bit before the mulch comes off!!!  I envy Robert in 
> Florida!!!
> 
> Julie Irwin <bajai@mtco.com>
> USDA zone 5
>
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