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Western PA

It seems that no mater what I do, I can't keep the white roots covered. I can't tell ya how much time I have spent covering them. Does any else have this issue?

7/1/2005 1:17:16 PM

Canada

Ya i was haveing that problem last year, This year I applied spaghnum peat moss about 1" thick around the entire patch and then around the base of the plants i layed wood chips and havent had any problems this year, another benefit of the peatmoss and woodchips is it holds the moisture in

Dave

7/1/2005 1:21:12 PM

Western NY

i've noticed it a bit this year again also. it's a good sign, and it doesn't hurt the roots to be exposed like that. keep adding dirt, though, it will only encourage more rooting. it happens when you have a fairly regular rainfall and somewhat constant soil moisture i've noticed.

7/1/2005 1:21:41 PM

Commack, NY

Andy hit the hot button. the roots dont have to go deep to look for water when the soil is consistantly wet, so they just hang around the top.

7/1/2005 1:52:46 PM

Western PA

Thank you all! I do water about 40 gallons a day so I understand now about the roots staying near the top. Sure glad its normal though.

7/1/2005 9:35:33 PM

Ohio

I have some roots showing mostly on my secondary growth,I just recover them as Andy does.

Brooks

7/1/2005 11:06:15 PM