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Mulching bulbs area

Javi.xeneizeJavi.xeneize Posts: 193
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Hi

is it recommended to mulch in an area where I have bulbs (tulips mainly)? My worry is if the mulch would block the bulb and it will not grow the plant

thanks

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  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    Bulbs will happily grow through mulch.
    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

    S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
  • borgadrborgadr Posts: 718
    I mulched with a good 2-3 of inches of mushroom compost in December, and the snowdrops and daffodils haven't had any problems pushing through. 
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    I've been putting a thick layer of bark chips on my bed of tulips every year as I use it as a path for accessing other parts of the garden once the tulips die down. The tulips always grow through the mulch unhindered!
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • Javi.xeneizeJavi.xeneize Posts: 193
    Thanks all. I will apply mulch then!
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