Hello all,
I have noticed that within the last couple of weeks a good amount of my seed has begun rooting under the mulch. I assuming this has been brought on by the unseasonably warm temperatures so far this year reaching the mid to upper 60's a few days a week for the past three weeks. However, at night it has been hovering right around 32 degrees sometimes below. I looked at the weather today and we are in the way of an approaching cold front (I live in central Illinois) with a few nights of temperatures dipping into the low 20's. Will these low temperatures hurt by rooting seeds? I do not yet have any with foliage and they are merely sprouting under a few inches of mulch. Should I add more mulch as a safety precaution? I have attempted to research this via books and internet searches but have found no information. Any information you guys could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks