Re: My new water garden - reply
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- Subject: Re: My new water garden - reply
- From: h*@interlog.com (Babs)
- Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 15:33:53 -0500
I was given 2 (im)possible methods for
>overwintering it since water lilies don't like having their roots
>frozen:
>1) Put it in a cool basement or garage and keep moist (but it may rot)
>2) Dig it deep into the garden and mulch well <snip>
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I have had good luck overwintering my pond plants by digging them into the
garden and mulching them. Since my water garden is in part shade though, I
don't grow water lilies so I don't know how much luck you will have with
them. My flags have quadrupled in two years, bursting their pots when I
dig them up each spring.
I have had no luck keeping the floating plants over in a cool basement or
under a light. I have to replace the floaters each spring.
Good luck with your fish. Watch out for the raccoons!
Barbara in Toronto
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