"Leon Trollski" wrote in message
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"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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"Leon Trollski" wrote in message
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If mass plantings are done the way I read, the turf should be peeled
back
and bulbs planted underneath. It seems hard to believe a bulb can push
through the turf like that!! Any experiences here?



I moved into my house last September and began mowing as normal. I only
found out this year that I had about 100 daffodils in a certain area of
the
lawn. They certainly do punch through the turf. As far as peeling back
the
turf for a new planting....hmmm. I guess it depends on how big an area
and
how many bulbs, as well as what kinds of resources (tools, money) you
have
available. If I were planting bulbs under grass, I think I'd utilize two
people. One with a long bulb planter (the cylindrical cutter with a long
handle), and the other person doing the planting and replacing the plugs
of
grass.



thanks. I read the planter method is ok for small numbers, but every book
I
checked says the turf peeling is best for large numbers.

There are no examples I can examine in my city whatsoever. I think if I
try
it will be with something small and understated like Scilla.



I have no idea how many bulbs you're considering, over how big an area, so I
really cannot respond. But, how do you peel a large area of turf? Hire a
landscaper with a machine?