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Those are coming up NOW? Man, I'd like to move to TN!

We have had plenty of mild days lately and they are in a sunny warm spot. There will probably be a few more really cold nights before spring so I might have to give them a bit of protection.

Hardy chrysanthemums usually overwinter with at least some basal foliage. I doubt any additional protection - other than maybe a loose leaf or pine straw mulch - is necessary.

if they have been there all winter.. why do you think they need to be protected now??? .. this borders on trying to love them to death .... lol ....

now .. or soon anyway .. might be a good time to dig them up.. and divide them into more plants ... if you have any inclination ...

there is a reason that cheap plants are cheap ... many are indestructible.. and very easy to propagate .... and that is one reason.. i figure you can make more ...

ken

ps: if you are leery of doing such.. but you have multiples ... just try it on one clump ... leaving the rest .. in case it doesnt work out ...

Our peach trees have started flowering also and I noticed a few flower buds on a gardenia this past weekend. Unfortunately, we are due for some really cold weather this weekend through the coming Wednesday. It's not long until it's officially Spring, though!

That's right! So many trees are blooming. I'm happy for the reprieve from the cold.