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bamatufa

prep Raja for first frost

Bamatufa
15 years ago

Okay, my first frost is coming. I have inground Raja's and plan to cut down and mulch over until Spring. Do I let the first frost hit the plant first before mulching over or cut down and mulch before the frost hits the plant?

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