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nford
Hot Springs Village, AR
(Zone 7b)
October 08, 2009
04:55 PM
Post #7148913
If I plant bulbs which are supposed to be planted 3" deep...

(1) Is that from the top or the bottom of the bulb?

(2) If I add an inch of mulch (or compost), do I just plant it 2" deep in the soil?

Thanks.
flowerjen
central, NJ
(Zone 6b)
October 09, 2009
05:13 PM
Post #7152488
Excluding mulch, dig a 3" deep hole.

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