Re: Rocky Clay & Perennials

> but it is hilly for norther Missouri.  Trees, ferns, etc. are growing in
> the area.  When I went to put my bulbs in I struck rock.  I tried to
> remove as much as I could and line the holes with top soil.  Does anyone
> have any other suggestions?

If you have clay and you plant bulbs in top soil that's lighter than the
clay, the bulbs will rot.  I'd suggest amending as large an area as you
can stand by tilling in compost and other organic matter (yes, it's hard
with rock, but if we can do it here, you can too -- we've rock inches
from the surface).  By adding the compost you're raising the beds anyway
and giving yourself more rock-free depth.  Then plant -- a bit higher
maybe than normal, for good drainage, and cross thy fingers.

-- 
Amy Moseley Rupp (amyr@austx.tandem.com)  Austin, TX, USDA z8b, Sunset z30
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