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petitelake

NE Illinois Zone 5b exploring perennial plant combinations while transitioning to low maintenance gardens.

Narcissus

  • Season Icon Mid SpringMid Spring 2019
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petitelake

#signsofspring the lone survivor from the squirrel fest. #zone5 #zone5b #miniaturedaffodils #daffodils

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Bebigirl

Hi @petitelake, aren't u in zone 5? Is it snowing by you? Ugh... My poor flowers

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petitelake

@Bebigirl you bet it's snowing like a whiteout. I took all the pics yesterday and this morning to catalog everything before the wet heavy snow did any damage. I have cones and buckets protecting a few plants but I am hoping the cooler weather plants can handle the weight of the snow.

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Bebigirl

I should have thought about buckets. I put a thin tarp over some of them. Now I am thinking that was wrong to do? I am still so new to this. Should have catalogued like you did yesterday!

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petitelake

@Bebigirl my sister does tarps and her plants do just fine. I was worried about the weight of the snow accumulation on a cover. So far it's been a light snowfall here.

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  • Season Icon Mid SpringMid Spring 2018
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petitelake

Plant Log: These little cuties couldn't be a more perfect shape. They are currently located at the bottom of the steps and need to be relocated to the #petitelakeflagpolegarden paired with the mini iris bulbs. #zone5 #zone5b #miniaturedaffodils #daffodils Mature Plant Size 6-8" tall. Bulb Spacing, 9 bulbs per sq. ft.

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