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    Q & A

    Apr 05, 2023 3 minutes

    Q When I planted alliums several years ago, I set the bulbs at the recommended depth. Now they’re poking through the surface. What should I do?

    Kristi Boone, MI

    A If all kinds of bulbs in your garden are rising to the surface, it’s probably the winter freeze-thaw cycle. The bulb is pushed up and possibly even out of the soil by frost heave. Apply mulch in winter over the area to help

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