Re: Mulching over bulbs and perennials

MYG1728 wrote:
> 
> >> The bulbs love it.  It helps to keep the weeds down.
> >> I don't mulch right up to the crowns of hostas though.  Hardwood and
> >> cocoa hulls develop a mold underneath that I'm just not sure about.
> 
> We use hardwood mulch extensively in our gardens and have never
> experienced any problems with rot in bulbs, perennials, or shrubs.  We
> have never taken any special steps in applying. just threw it on ,
> everything seems to find its way up just fine. Been doing this for over
> ten years now in a relatively wet humid area.
> 
> w martin
> myg1728@aol.com
> http://www.oakmediacreations.com/myg/index.html

I've used cocoa hulls in very large perennial borders for 12 years. The
mold is just a natural process that in no way harms the plants.

In those beds where I have used wood mulches in place of cocoa there is
a marked difference in size and health of the perennials. My experience
is that if you can afford the extra cost, cocoa is well worth it.

Mark
zone 6, NY
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