Mulch Over Tulip Bulbs

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anuparaj Joined: 10/27/2009 Location: Pacific Northwest, Washington Posts: 10	Posted: Oct/27/2009 3:38 PM PST Hi I have a question regarding which mulch to use on beds in the autumn and over winter. I have a few bags of bark mulch left over from summer. I used these on some naked flower beds ( no plantings) to keep the weeds off.. So here is my question, I just put in some tulip bulbs. Can I/Should I mulch the bed with bark mulch or should I use Gardner & Bloome Soil Building compost. I have a few bags of that left over too. I was hoping to use it in spring/summer 2010. Does it make sense to use good compost in winter? Any pro/cons I should be aware off. Will the Bark much make the ground water logged? I live in the Puget Sound (i.e Pacific North West) so we have plenty of rain. Detail Around Soil Building Compost A premium, all-purpose natural planting and garden soil amendment. Contains all-organic, long-lasting ingredients including chicken manure, bat guano and kelp meal. Helps break up clay soils, improves drainage, promotes healthy root growth and adds valuable micro-nutrients to the soil. Suitable for: • Seed top-dressing for new or existing lawns • Bare-root planting • Mulching Detail Around Bark Mulch Made from Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir. Excellent for flower beds or in tree wells. Conserves water, minimizes weed growth and insulates surrounding foliage. Is an attractive addition to any landscape design. Quote \| Reply \| Report

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anuparaj
Joined: 10/27/2009
Location: Pacific Northwest, Washington
Posts: 10

Posted: Oct/27/2009 3:38 PM PST

Hi

I have a question regarding which mulch to use on beds in the autumn and over winter.
I have a few bags of bark mulch left over from summer. I used these on some naked flower beds ( no plantings) to keep the weeds off..
So here is my question, I just put in some tulip bulbs.
Can I/Should I mulch the bed with bark mulch or should I use Gardner & Bloome Soil Building compost. I have a few bags of that left over too. I was hoping to use it in spring/summer 2010.
Does it make sense to use good compost in winter? Any pro/cons I should be aware off.
Will the Bark much make the ground water logged? I live in the Puget Sound (i.e Pacific North West) so we have plenty of rain.

Detail Around Soil Building Compost
A premium, all-purpose natural planting and garden soil amendment. Contains all-organic, long-lasting ingredients including chicken manure, bat guano and kelp meal.
Helps break up clay soils, improves drainage, promotes healthy root growth and adds valuable micro-nutrients to the soil.
Suitable for:
• Seed top-dressing for new or existing lawns
• Bare-root planting
• Mulching

Detail Around Bark Mulch
Made from Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir.
Excellent for flower beds or in tree wells.
Conserves water, minimizes weed growth and insulates surrounding foliage.
Is an attractive addition to any landscape design.

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