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barbaraparm Harwich Port, MA Sep 18, 2014

I live in zone 7A, close to ocean. I have been told that my gladiolas, daff's, tulips & dahlias can be left in the ground over the winter. I know the daff's survive because they come up year to year. My question, what can I successfully use for mulching these bulbs over the Winter that I have right here in my own backyard?

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Sequoiadendron4 Lititz, PA(Zone 6b) Sep 18, 2014

For the glads, you can use leaves or pine needles. The dahlias will rot and die if left in the ground in your zone over winter. The daffs and tulips should not need any extra attention.

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carrielamont Milton, MA(Zone 6a) Sep 18, 2014

Do you have seaweed up there? Seaweed is great for mulch or compost.

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valal Natick, MA Sep 18, 2014

Barb,
We're down the cape too and have lots of leaves in our yard. You could use a covering of leaves (we have oaks). Regular Gladiolas (and Dahlias) will not survive our winter; only if you have the HARDY Glads. There's a difference.

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