Slowly getting ready to bring things in. Right now, I"m working on my hosta 'cage' in the back by creating a fenced in area to try to limit deer access.
The over all size is 10'x20'. So far, I've created two 4x8 beds with about an inch and a half of shredded leaves on the bottom. The pots will go on top of that to facilitate drainage.
Once the pots are all in, I'm put nylon net over the top and then pile on the leaves. Being fenced in, the leaves won't blow away and will insulate the pots for the winter. Come spring, I'll remove the bulk of the leaves be hand. Once the plants start pushing up the netting, I'll remove that and the remaining leaves on top.
It's kind of an experiment, but it should work well. And heaven knows we have enough leaves!
Now, if only I could tell what is growing in each pot. Spring will be an adventure full of surprises.
