The robins are starting to build their nests. And it is consistently around 40 F or above now for lows. It is time for the shamrocks to go back outside. The robins will clean them up and use the dead material for their nests.
This is always a tough call for me. The shamrocks have been inside all winter and have good form, but their leaves are also forming a mat in the middle. To pluck that all out without bending the tender stems is tough. Plus, dead leaves encourage gnats – ugghhh.
When I look out and see their new “outdoor transition” state, I remind myself it is all good. Soon they will be all cleaned up and growing new leaves and flower stems and will be in a much better state.
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