Our clay has a high ph. I make huge piles like Cat Daddy. I have 2
shredders and I mix all types of leaves. I always have 2 piles going - a
new and an aged one.

Rachel wrote:
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No such thing as too many leaves.
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Even if they're 80% oak? Wondering about the acidity. I usually rake th=
em
away from the gardens and into the woods, but maybe shouldn't? Around t=
he
azaleas, I piled them as mulch. I suppose they could go on the gardens=
,
then be offset by wood ashes.

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