I have a bunch of tulips with flower buds, and VA bluebells also with flower buds. Is there anything I can do or need to do to protect them from the snow/cold?
24 degrees tonight. Snow. What do I do?
I would not worry, the early spring flowers seem to bounce back. Every year my daffs get snowed on when they are in full bloom, I just go out a pick them and have a nice bouquet for the house.
If they are in bud they will be fine.
Phew!!! Thanks for your response!
Sure feels chilly out there today in the wind! I agree, they'll be OK. I had a picture from a few years ago of daffodils, redbud flowers and some other things with snow on them. Everything was fine.
See this Late frosts article; I looked this up after someone asked about my redbud winter remark
http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/2410/
The winning early spring bulb photographs are nearly always burried in snow or ice. Go pick yourself a bunch just in case but I doubt that there will be a killing problem tonight.....or any more this Spring.
Thanks so much guys. You were right. My tulips all survived the freeze. It's supposed to get back up into the 70's later this week. I'm starting to see color around the tips of the buds, can't wait for them to open up.
We have a bed that's about as far from the house as possible, and it has a tulip with beautiful variegated foliage. I can't comment on the flower as I'm not sure I've seen one. Something has been eating the buds in previous years, I suspect Odocoileus virginianus, or Marmota monax.
That may finally change! The new neighbor, across from us has erected a hideous street light at his MILs suggestion. It seems we have a bad reputation in these parts for moonshiners, poachers, and just downright disrespect for the law. It's so bad here most of the neighbors don't lock their doors, I suspect to prevent break in damage and all, and about half leave there keys in the car to avoid those nasty confrontations with carjackers.
I told Holly I love it, the darn thing is so bright you can see right up to our front door, no need for night lights which makes us greener, the wild critters move around less out there, and I may just ask if I can park a couple of wheelbarrows of plants there at night to extend their growing day. Ric
PS. I walk our beagle out there each night to ensure our territory is well marked and the critters know he's no longer in the dark, the only shame is I can no longer help him as I would be in the spotlight.LOL
LMAO!
ROFL!!
The flowers along the post and rail fence may not be as green this summer...
What will you do with the free time--now that you have to quit moonshining and poaching?????????????
I realized today I have a big pot of cannas sitting outside starting early growth. They face the south, still the last couple cold nights may not have dipped below 32 and they look fine.
Good one, Ric!
And Sally, you played off that post just right. ROFL
Our very own MA comic team !! Go Team!
Sally, Just ask Holly, I'm sure she's got it all planned:-} Ric
Why not greener? Isn't urea a form of nitrogen?
Holly has all kinds of plans for you Ric (I'm sure!) ROFL!
Yes but--if you cannot donate the amount of urea you used to...
With that rain and this sun--everything will be popping up!