By Jampling

Re: Mulch question
23 Jul 2008 13:54

Does anyone know whether spring bulbs can grow through cedar mulch? I have a bed that is primarily reserved for roses and is proving a real pain in terms of weeds. Mulch would seem to be a great solution, except that I also have lots of daffodills and tulips in there each Spring. Will they still come up if I put the mulch down?

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By Dolly

Re: Mulch question
23 Jul 2008 14:49

Jampling,
I have an area for shrubs, tulips etc and it is all covered with bark, however, not sure about cedar mulch but I never weed it and tulips etc come up every year no probs....hope this helps
Dolly
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By Dessert Queen

Re: Mulch question
23 Jul 2008 15:01

Jampling, not sure about cedar bark but my bulbs come up every year and I put manure and rotted shreddings on the beds-they don't seem to have any trouble getting through that lot.
If you're not sure, just put some on a small area to test.
DQ xx

By Biggles

Re: Mulch question
23 Jul 2008 16:40

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/391570/five_advantages_of_cedar_mulch.html
Don't know if this is any help. The chap mentions that cedar mulch is different and "locks together" which makes it a good weed suppressent (sp). Biggs

By *Bramble

Re: Mulch question
23 Jul 2008 18:32

Spring bulbs come up through a lawn, which has quite a network of grass roots and stuff to keep them down, but they manage to get their pointy little tops up through that ... I wouldn't think your mulch will stop them, unless it's more than a couple of inches thick.
Bramble xxx

By Jampling

Re: Mulch question
23 Jul 2008 20:48

That all makes perfect sense. I knew I could rely on you lot!

Many thanks. I'll be off to get my lovely and 'aromatic' cedar mulch tomorrow before the bed I've just weeded manages to re-seed itself again!