"Billy" wrote in message
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In article ,
"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:

From our city's free mulch web page:

"For example, after leaves are collected at curbside, they are treated
and
offered to the public as compost. Holiday trees are sent through a wood
chipper and converted into mulch; a material perfect for flowerbeds or
other
landscaping projects (note: mulch is not suitable for vegetable
gardens)."

Why is it not suitable for vegetable gardens?

http://www.cityofrochester.gov/artic...?id=8589936436

It should be fine after it is composted but till then, as FarmI said
it sponges up the nitrogen (to be released again later).


OK to use around shrubs like arborvitae or yews, though?