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Preparing garden for winter
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Posted by gee_oh_nyc 7 (gee_oh_nyc@yahoo.com) on Sun, Dec 31, 06 at 0:37
As people in my neighbohood are beginning to throw out Christmas trees, I have been cutting branches from the discarded trees to put over my flowerbeds. Is it possible to put too many down? Are there some plants that prefer to be uncovererd? What about plants that maintain "crowns" during the winter (daisy, columbine, hellenium, asters) should they be covered at all?
Let me know
Thanks
George |
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RE: Preparing garden for winter
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| George, you are assuming winter ever arrives? I'm in Mystic, CT & my garden's coming into bloom! Your perennials should be fine without any covering if you leave last season's growth on the plant. It will serve to protect the crown. If you've got some newly planted perennials...it may help to cover them with the evergreens to protect against freezing & thawing thus heaving during their first winter. Tricia |
RE: Preparing garden for winter
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- Posted by kwoods Cold z7 Long Is (My Page) on
Mon, Jan 8, 07 at 11:04
| I use my christmas tree the same way. It seems to discourage the digging of squirrels and I can more easily locate some of my favorites come spring. Also, I have lots of things with tender pips and I push zones a bit. I feel better giving them a bit of protection. The idea is not to smother things but to moderate extremes in soil temp or protect any remaining or early growth from harsh winds. Too many? You don't want crowns to stay wet so if they become matted and damp it's no good. Some things really do like a very dry dormancy. We may not need any mulch at all this winter then again...a bit over two months to go. |
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