Larry
@Seedfork
Thanks for that information and link! Pine straw is not something I've seen up here in Ohio. We have a line of white pines that we sometimes gather needle piles from. I like the way they look as mulch on top of planters until the plants fill in. That sounds like a very practical, affordable and easy to use product for her situation!
I have been working the last 2 weeks doing calculations of what to do for her daylilies after a lot of reading and some inquiries. I am just getting ready to ask Greg if what he saw is the same as in her garden, because I am relying partly on his reported success with reversing his short scape problem. For now, it looks like raising organic matter, including the use of mulch for that, will be taking second priority to getting the soil nutrients balanced first.
I'm hoping to post on the other thread about the nutrients after I hear Greg's response here. I hope he has time!
Pat
