"Phisherman" wrote in message
...

No. This can create a perfect environment for fungus, mold,
destructive insects and rodents. The bark of a tree should not be
covered up with leaves or mulch, but I see this done all the time.
Like people, some trees can take more abuse than others.


I feel that it can be done so that it is not harmful to the plants.
I mulch with leaves this time of year but I am very careful to keep them
pulled away from the base of the plant. And I shred them first so water can
more easily penetrate.
It's nature's mulch and it's free.... and delivered.



--
Toni
Hills of Kentucky
USDA Zone 6b
http://www.cearbhaill.com