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 :-)

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?

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
...
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 :-)

"Flossie" wrote in message
...
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?

In general Mulch shouldn't generate heat. Mulch will break down slowly over
time in the garden generating no noticeable heat. But put on mulch that is
fresh (ie the mulch has just been created), and it will breakdown over a few
weeks, creating high heat. You don't want this as it robs the soil of
Nitrogen. e.g. If you get mulch that has been made from a Mulcher/Shredder,
let it sit for a while and let it break down a bit before putting on the
garden.

You could Mulch them, it won't hurt. Certainly the heat thing won't be a
problem. It will only keep the moisture in better, and the surface temp of
the soil won't flucuate as much. It may pay off to pull the mulch away from
the "stems" once they pop up though, to avoid rot.

Things like Irises with Rhizomes shouldn't be mulched in between as it can
rot them

Good luck
Thanks again... in anticipation.

Flossie :-)

"Flossie" wrote in message
...
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
...
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 :-)