Planting native Carex

[@susanschellberg4509]

Very helpful video. I have a few very wet shady areas and have been using carex. It so far has been thriving in those conditions.

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Yes Carex is an amazing genus. There are species that will thrive in almost any condition!

[@emkn1479]

I grew pink muhly from seed and love them. They put up with a couple of dry summers.

[@katherinecornette5315]

I have been dividing & moving my Carex. Should I trim it down? ❤️ the white muhly grass! These beds will be amazing!

[@terrivance8750]

Brie, I see that the Carex are all cool season & the Muhly grass warm. I understand that cool season grasses put on most of their growth during cool temperatures & warm during warm ones. Beyond that, what are the advantages/disadvantages of each type? Thank you. 😊

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Hmmm I’m not sure there are any disadvantages! The Carex remain green all year and the muhly holds its firm through the winter.

[@willaerley7140]

When I’m seeding my lawn, I always use the coated seeds. It’s mostly because the birds won’t eat those. I’ve never seen any flower seed come with a coating. Is the coating just a marketing trick? Does soaking seeds help ? I had poor germination last year.

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Generally seeds that are coated are for large scale production. Grass seed and some vegetables. The coating in some case includes a fungicide to help reduce infections. I have never seen flower seed coated. I have purchased coated lettuce seed which made it very easy to grow.

[@monikal9384]

They sell all kinds of coated seeds at our local Lowe's, from vegetables to flowers. They are sold in regular seed packets just like any other seeds.

[@willaerley7140]

@@monikal9384 Thanks. Good to know.

[@monikal9384]

@@willaerley7140 I can't speak from experience as to whether they germinate better or not, as I've never grown them.

[@martyh3773]

Do rabbits or deer nibble on your carex, especially now in winter?

[@emkn1479]

In zone 6 PA deer eat it to the ground. At least I don’t have to worry about grooming out dead foliage 🙃 But if it’s recently been planted they will rip it right out.

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Good questions! I actually show this in tomorrows tour- deer are eating the carrots and money plant but not touching the Carex which is right next to those others.