New shredding as mulch?
"Sacha" wrote in message
... snip In the archives there's quite a bit of info on this. But basically new bark chippings take nutrients from the soil as they rot down and this can cause shrubs to become chlorotic. When we do that sort of shredding here, we pile the chippings up in a corner for a year and then use them. if it is twiggy material and green leaves, that will carry with it enough nitrogen to avoid that however most likely eh. Sorry, no idea. Twiggy material is still wood, bark etc. so I can't see that will make a difference. But I don't know if the greenery left will be sufficient to overcome the effects of the rotting bark. Possibly not, as there's almost certain to be more wood than leaf. If I put down anything too woody I apply either some manure or blood and bone. I am assuming this will be green leaf and cuttings/twigs off shrubs and nothing big or fire wood quality cuttings. If you are worried about the mulch, use some blood and bone under it. If shredded branches, best weather it for a few months. rob |
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