yes, I'm pretty sure all my iceplants are goners. They sell it as an "annual" for a reason. Most years, it does survive.
A few of the bare root roses that I ordered in November did not get planted. Life got too busy last fall. Since they all still looked pretty good in the moist bags, I decided to pot them up and leave them next to a large west window in the garage. The potting soil that is stacked next to the door in my garage is frozen like a brick! Yikes! I brought a couple big bags in and let it thaw for a few days, then got the roses planted. I ran out of time so the last 4 went into a large tub together. Most winters, our ground does not freeze, but when I tried to plant some leftover tulip bulbs, I was hacking at ice 2 inches down. The paper says the soil temp is 37, but I don't believe it. Any advice on keeping these roses going until spring?
Lyn, I shouldn't have said anything about the lava rock since I haven't tried it. Since you have tried it and it works for you, I will give it a try! It makes sense that loose soil would fill in around the rocks. Most of my yard has excellent soil. I know how fortunate that is! I am truly grateful, yes I am!
