okay to plant outside yet?
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Anonymous
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I am anxious to plant some shrubs and bulbs (those that don't overwinter) but don't want to be too hasty. The new virbunum, canna clematis say mid March-mid April. I would assume later is okay, but are you already planting? Not annuals, of course; but besides pansies, have you planted anything this season?
Still rooting for the garden forum. |
Anonymous
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Shrubs and bulbs should be okay.
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Anonymous
| I've only done pansies. This spring has been so volatile...I think after this weekend (in the 70s!! ) we should be good to go. |
Anonymous
| Yes, I think so. I planted a few things last weekend and they are fine. |
Anonymous
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It was 22 last night.
Not planting til Mothers Day. |
Anonymous
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Just heard that it is supposed to be pretty cold tonight and chance of sleet...I'd wait a bit longer. It's driving me crazy, too! I spent this morning weeding and getting all of my beds cleaned up...ready to add some color and get things growing.
One thing I regret is that I didn't plant poppy seeds in the fall. Now I am wondering with this delayed chill if I would might have some positive results by throwing some seeds down? Anyone ever tried planting poppies this late in the season? |
Anonymous
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I actually cruised Home Depot this afternoon and was very tempted to buy, but held off as the weather started getting colder while I was standing out there.
Damn this crazy weather! |
Anonymous
| Yep- planed peas, bok Choy, broccoli. All doing well despite the cold,weather. I also have spinach and,chard that I overwintered in my cold frame. Spring garlic is also coming up!! |
Anonymous
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PP, your plants are designed for this sort of weather. But tomatoes and peppers aren't!
OP, I think shrubbery will be fine, esp. if you are planting after tonight. |
Anonymous
| Last date for frost, supposedly, is April 9, but I wait another weel. |
Anonymous
| I don't know about April 9. I've always heard early May to even Mother's Day for DC. This is consistent with what 16:40 said. |
Anonymous
| This year, I would wait. The cherry blossoms aren't even peaked yet! |
Anonymous
| Viburnum and clematis are definitely good to go. I might wait on the cannas. |
Anonymous
| In D.C. the rule is to always wait until April 15th or later. |