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On Sun 25 Sep 2005 08:24:15p, Cheryl wrote in
rec.pets.cats.anecdotes ): 2 years ago, I planted about 100 tulip bulbs in plots that didn't have anything else going on yet. I didn't follow my thought pattern during this post, but I meant to write that only about 5 out of the 100 bulbs actually came up. I had maybe one tulip flower that bloomed. I've planted bare root perenials that never showed to the light of day. I swear, something gets them before they even come up. This year, a Jacob's Ladder that I planted 2 years ago but disappeared that year came back. It just shrivelled up before I even knew it was in trouble because of draught. -- Cheryl |
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"Cheryl" wrote in message ... On Sun 25 Sep 2005 08:24:15p, Cheryl wrote in rec.pets.cats.anecdotes ): 2 years ago, I planted about 100 tulip bulbs in plots that didn't have anything else going on yet. I didn't follow my thought pattern during this post, but I meant to write that only about 5 out of the 100 bulbs actually came up. I had maybe one tulip flower that bloomed. Ground things like gophers and moles seem to think tulips are yummy. They all but send me thank you cards when I plant them. I quit planting them because they actually seem to draw the little monsters in from the orchards and fields. Hyacinths seem to do well, as do daffodils and lilies. They must taste bad. I wonder if there is anything you can do to make the tulips less appetizing? Jo |
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On Sun 25 Sep 2005 09:29:10p, Jo Firey wrote in
rec.pets.cats.anecdotes ): Ground things like gophers and moles seem to think tulips are yummy. They all but send me thank you cards when I plant them. I quit planting them because they actually seem to draw the little monsters in from the orchards and fields. Hyacinths seem to do well, as do daffodils and lilies. They must taste bad. I wonder if there is anything you can do to make the tulips less appetizing? Thanks Jo. I read about something after this happened, and maybe I'll try it this fall if I replant. Sprinkling cayenne pepper in the hole. I tried this with bare root perenials (I've had a problem with them not coming up too!) and my latest lilies actually did come up this year, but if they're icky tasting, maybe I didn't need to do that. I know I've got a terrible mole or vole problem with all of the tunnels in my yard. I just really hate putting out traps or poison for these little creatures, so I know I take my chances. I've also seen little wire baskets that you can plant bulbs in that critters can't get through, but that would add a lot to my landscaping budget! -- Cheryl /who has brown thumbs |
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