"Flossie" wrote in message
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Me again...

I have just done some reading on how to keep snails away and I see that
sawdust is a great repelent... how would my bulbs go if I put this around
them?

Use old sawdust that has sat for a while, or allowed to break down. For the
same reasons in my reply to your Mulching question. But then, a light
sprinkle may not hurt, but not sure if that's enough to deter snails.
Certainly don't put a thick coating.
I've heard of crushed egshells being used. Not sure if or how it works.
Maybe the idea is for the shells to stick to the snail. I know it's not for
the reason of the sharp edges on the shell, as I saw a show once that said a
snails slimy trail will protect it from moving along a razor blade edge.

From memory I have planted tulips, daffodils, ranunculis (sorry bout the
spelling), anemonies, freesias and a handful of others... (cant remember
what varieties).


"Flossie" wrote in message
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Hello

I have received such wonderful advice in the past so once again I am
here
to
pick your brains if I may.

I have planted a pile of bulbs and am rejoicing in seeing a few little
sprouts coming through. (all my previous efforts at bulb growing have
been
disastrous)... anyway my question is this. Bulbs are obvioulsy a colder
weather growing plant, so I am assuming they like the lower temps...
(yes
I
know duh!!! ) but should I mulch them? Mulch creates heat so what is
best
to use... or should I not mulch at all?

Thanks again... in anticipation.

Flossie :-)