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Question about mulching.

mystic_dragon72

16 years ago

As y'all know we're putting in new beds and I will be planting the lily bulbs I bought from Brent & Becky's in there. What I want to know is can I put mulch over where I planted the lilies now or should I wait till they come through the soil? I really don't want to leave the soil bare for long as the weeds will start to take off.. although I'm hoping that there won't be that many for me to pull.

So, should I mulch the same day I plant or wait till they show through the soil?

TIA for any help.

ttfn

Cheryl.

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girlgroupgirl
16 years ago
Mulch away!
mystic_dragon72
Original Author
16 years ago
So am I to assume from your reply that the lilies will grow right through the mulch?

ttfn
Cheryl.
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newyorkrita
16 years ago
Everything here is muched up the bazoo. Just plant your lilies and mulch away. Lilies come up thru mulch just fine.
plantmaven
16 years ago
I agree. I planted some that did not come back last spring. But they did this spring...through the mulch.
mystic_dragon72
Original Author
16 years ago
Kewl... thanks! I was hoping that was the case but I definitely didn't want to kill the lilies before they even had a chance to start.
ianna
16 years ago
they will poke through like tulips.

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