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I've planted some snowdrop bulbs in a small area of the lawn. They do come up - this will be the third year - but I wouldn't say they are thriving. I'm wondering if I might be stunting their growth by continuing to mow too far into autumn/early winter? But it's quite hard to spot the early shoots. I do keep the mower off them until they die back in Spring.
I asked my other half about this as she does most of the garden planting. We think probably not the mowing affecting them as they’re bulbs but more likely the weather conditions. RHS is always good to check these things - it says they need well drained soil but not drying out too much in summer:
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Was your lawn maybe getting waterlogged over the autumn / winter period?
We’ve got some in pots. I wanted to be able to move them around for good light and backgrounds to take photos. I forgot to take photos last year before they were over so this is a good reminder, they’ve just started coming out!
BDennis Thanks Bill - the lawn does get very dry in the summer. The clay soil bakes hard in the summer sun, too. There are some more sheltered areas so I will try planting some there.
I think a shady area under trees would be good. There's a green lane up past the church in our village with trees and they grow in the grass under the trees there. I must go and have a look.
If you are on clay type soil I would suggest incorporating some vegetative material and sand to keep them slightly hydrated. The grass may take nutrients out of the soil so some fertiliser sprinkled on just after they have flowered to let the bulbs bulk up. Try not to cut grass after they have flowered as the leaves pass nutrients to the bulbs as well for the next season.
Ed
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