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Raised garden beds
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Posted: May/11/2008 4:47 AM PST
My DH built me several raised garden beds - about 3 1/2'-4' tall, 5' wide and 2 1/2' deep. I have had daylilies in one which have come back every year, so maybe that answers my question, but how do I know if bulbs or perennials will overwinter? I'd hate to put a bunch in just to have them die. I'm worried that being above the ground the roots/bulbs will freeze too much. |
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Posted: May/11/2008 5:14 AM PST
Daylilies are hardy to Zone 3 I believe. What Zone are you? I am guessing 5. I bet if you put things in that are hardy to 3 like the daylilies they would be fine. You could even experiment with some 4's and then cover and surround the beds with lots of leaves in the fall. |
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Posted: May/12/2008 3:48 AM PST
Yea, that's what I was thinking - just wanted some backup so I don't kill everyting I try to plant in there! Thanks! |
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Posted: May/13/2008 1:22 AM PST
hi- we're pretty close in weather conditions from new york to maine- and I planted a crop of garlic bulbs in my raised bed 2 years ago. It was a good crop of garlic! my bed is 8 inches deep- 4x8. It freezes just like the ground does..seems to be the same- except it warms up faster in early spring,its off the ground from any spring flooding, and is workable sooner.I'm a bit of an adventure-er,so I would try out a few bulbs myself. |
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Posted: May/13/2008 4:27 AM PST
Well I just moved a bunch of tulips I had foolishly put in a shaded bed and they never bloom, so they'll go in for some spring color. I just realized though that I cut them down before the leaves turned, so I hope the bulbs have enough energy stored... 
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