Re: Mulching over bulbs and perennials

You certainly will have no problem with roses and mulching. So far as bulbs
and perennials are concerned, if you know where the perennials are (still a
stem showing, for instance) you should taper the mulch so that it is less
than an inch deep immediately over the plant. We are only talking an area of
a few inches across.

If you don't know where the plants are, no problem. When you first see the
plant emerging through the mulch, remove it from contact with the new
growth. You don't want wet mulch potentially damaging the new and tender
stems.

The benefits of mulching far outweigh any inconvenience the above might
cause. Many successful nurseries mulch 3-4" of aged manure (or other
material) every year.

Good luck.

David Soper
The Garden Guy (tm)

www.gardenguy.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Greg Wertz <gwertz@mmwr.com>
To: 'Perennials' <perennials@mallorn.com>
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 1998 6:07 AM
Subject: Mulching over bulbs and perennials


>I have several beds with roses, bulbs and perennials around my yard.
>This year, in an effort to reduce the need for weeding and watering, I
>am thinking of mulching these beds to a depth of 3-4 inches with
>shredded hardwood mulch.  But I started wondering if that might prevent
>the perennials and bulbs from coming up.
>
>Also, I have heard advice to remove mulch in the fall, and to just pull
>it back from plants until the ground freezes (which I don't think it
>ever did this year!) and then put it back.
>
>Any input is appreciated.
>
>Greg in Chalfont, PA (zone 6/7)
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