Re: compost leaf mold as mulch

I have used it....makes wonderful  soil.  Since you haven't turned it, you
may find that it has also accumulated some seed.  I would put a layer of
leaf or regular mulch over it.


> [Original Message]
> From: Pam Evans <gardenqueen@gmail.com>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Date: 7/4/2009 10:40:56 AM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] compost leaf mold as mulch
>
> I do both Kitty, compost first then a layer of mulch (cedar in my case) on
> top.  Seems to work well here anyway.
>
> On 7/3/09, Kitty <kmrsy@comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > I just finished remaking my large Hosta bed.  It was filled for almost
10
> > yrs with some nice hostas, but then parts of it began developing fungal
> > problems and the maple tree roots grew up into the soil.  It took a few
> > years to dig it all out and sell most of it off, replanted some nice
ones
> > elsewhere.  Then I had to rebuild the soil which took me another year. 
But
> > this week I tackled it. Tilled, ammended, conditioned, fertilized
> > (organically), and it came out looking pretty good.  Today I planted it.
> > When it came to mulching I had some choices.  My usual pinebark mulch,
some
> > scrap mulch from the city, or leaf mold.
> >
> > I have a  big fence-bin of composted leaf mold about 2 yrs old, never
> > turned.  It's rich dark brown and comes out in chunks when I dig into
it.  I
> > rub it through a sieve and get the most beautiful rich, fine-particled
> > humusy material that if used as a mulch, I would hope would break down
and
> > continue feeding my soil.  Has anyone here used compost as a mulch?  Is
it
> > adequate for keeping soil moisture in and weeds out?  Or should I put a
> > layer of regular mulch over it?
> >
> > Kitty
> > neIN, Zone 5
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> Kemp TX
> zone 8A
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