Falling into Spring
titian1 10b Sydney
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Fall or Spring for Planting?
Comments (4)Most (60% of the annual total) elongation of existing roots occurs in fall after the top stops growing - fall in this context is when the winter stem buds have been set and are generating hormones that prompt the root tips to elongate. So on a drought stressed Vine Maple in a Seattle summer this could be happening in July or August. In addition to having the correct specific timing for each specimen being planted taking advantage of the annual fall root growth push depends on not having to correct deformed roots at planting. This root deformity issue is something that may be nearly impossible to avoid with all but dormant bare-rooted stock being planted at end of winter. Because deformed roots are nearly universal among container grown woody plants. As far as plant growth cycles etc. are concerned spring is actually a lousy time to plant winter hardy woody plants. However since new roots will grow from cut root ends in spring as long as the industry keeps routinely producing and dispersing finished stock with deformed roots spring may remain the preferred time. The selection at local (walk in) outlets at least is also the biggest by far during that season....See MoreFall or Spring Orders?
Comments (11)I am ordering a lot of roses but Geoff, from cool roses, talk to me. It is up to me but he will be coming in March to Orlando at Leu Gardens. He will bring all David Austin and whatever I ordered. No shipping. That gives me more time to plan my backyard and more roses to order. Being patience is so hard feel like I can't get my X'mas gifts on 25...lol The more I read from forums about roses, my list is getting longer and longer. I went to leu gardens believe it or not I was so excited to visit rose garden. I smell blue girl ( omg it smells awesome), Madam Lambard, Beverly, and Nur Mahal. I am getting all of them. I wish they had more roses but they got git hard from hurricanes. Are old garden roses hard to grow ? I am so interested in them and of course DA Getting them all in fortunia stock and DA roses I can't get will come from TX of course. Below are few pics I took at Leu' s. Anyone knows what rose is paint on tiles. Thank you. Jin today, tomorrow and yesterday...See MoreFall Planting, Spring Mulching
Comments (4)and keep in mind.. they are forcing their way thru the soil.. long before they get to your fluffy mulch .... it should be easy peasy by that time ... hav to do it fluff it a bit.. to allow stuff the grow thru it ... how course is it... etc ... but generally ... it shouldnt be a problem ... presuming you skip landscape cloth and/or cardboard and paper stuff .. and keep in mind.. they are forcfing their way thru the soil.. long before they get to your fluffy mulch .... it should be easy peasy by that time ... now.. all that said ... are you absolutely sure.. you can get the mulch early enough to easily put it on your beds in early spring.. before the weeds start??? .... BEFORE they all pop up.. an easy mulching job can become a PIA once everything is already up in spring ..... especially if that rug rat decides they are the center of your universe when you should be outside ... as a former stay at home dad.. trust me.. kids have set aside a lot of good garden intentions ... anyway... for me in MI ... when mulch is available ... either late fall.. or early spring.. can be problematic ... so make sure you have a handle on that variable ... the best plan.. might be to get the mulch now ... cover with a tarp ... and have it ready ... and i highly recommend.. just mulching after you plant them.. and be done with it this fall ... this way.. if fall fails.. you always have the spring option ... ken...See Morefall vs spring for first tiem mulch & soil refresh?
Comments (7)More advantages of using shredded fall leaves as mulch: They are free Mix with some used coffee grounds from you local Starbucks and you have created earthworm heaven. Mulch generously and you will allow them to stay closer to the surface during the winter. Weeding in the spring will be a snap. By the time you plant tomatoes, peppers and beans most of it will have turned to compost. So much so that by mid to late June you will need to re-mulch to keep your beds cool, moist, and weed-free....See Morejim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6
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