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Posted by flowerchildky z6KY (My Page) on Sat, Jul 8, 06 at 10:46
Hello,
the Perinnials Plus Club tour was wonderful Weds evening!
I loved seeing all the flowers and so enjoyed the tour of Mr. & Mrs. Smith's home-
I have a question:
they each had flowers planted in compost/shredded wood/mulch....
it was quite thick, which I am sure helps with the weed control, etc. Do you think they put down the 4-5 inches of material and then planted in it? Or, did they plant the flowers, and then mulch?
I have had two big tree stumps taken out, and have tons (almost) of this shredded 'stuff'-
what are your thoughts?
thanks,
Linda in Louisville |
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RE: were you at the Perinnials Plus tour?
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| Hi Linda, I've seen a lot of fresh thick mulch on a the few tours I've been on. If it looked particularly freshly put down, it would be my guess that they were doing double duty...trying to smother out any weeds that were in sight (that they didn't have time to or didn't care to remove) and that they wanted things to look very nice for the tour. I'd think a thick enough mulch would smother weeds unless they were as tall as many of mine. Do you think they put down the 4-5 inches of material and then planted in it? Or, did they plant the flowers, and then mulch?
...I believe probably the latter in prep for the tour. I've done it both ways. It is especially nice when making a new bed, to have it all ready, and then just scoot the mulch aside and plant when the plants are acquired...like a 'bunch' of them from a great swap, trades, or special purchases. I use the tree trimmer stuff (and have had the stump stuff too.) My main suggestion would be to not place it too thick, if it is still very green, as it can heat up as it decomposes. If it is aged, it should be fine. I usually (when there is time) top dress it with some darker shredded bark mulch that I get by the truckload from a local sawmill. Sue...who is looking forward to Aug 2nd. I'll email you for more particulars about the PPS. |
RE: were you at the Perinnials Plus tour?
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Hi Sue,
thanks for the tips- these looked like established beds- I am thinking they made 'berms' with soil and then added the mulch- I really don't think plants could grow in that 'stuff' alone- Glad you are planning to come to the Aug PP swap- I don't have a clue what to bring- more iris and peony, I guess! LOL by the way, the little hosta you gave me at the Lou Swap is blooming- it's so cute! I like the purple blooms- take care,
TTYS
Linda |
RE: were you at the Perinnials Plus tour?
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| Hi Sue and Linda, I missed the PP tour. How can I get more info on Perennials Plus?
Thanks,
Robin |
RE: were you at the Perinnials Plus tour?
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| Robin, you have mail :)) best wishes,
Linda |
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