RE: Olive leaf mulch

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That’s what I do too.

 

Trevor N.

 

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From: owner-medit-plants@ucdavis.edu [mailto:owner-medit-plants@ucdavis.edu] On Behalf Of Gill.cei@wanadoo.fr
Sent: Thursday, 15 October 2009 2:39 AM
To: pamela.steele@re-taste.com
Cc: Medit-Plants
Subject: Re: Olive leaf mulch

 

Hi Pamela,

I shred much of our garden waste, including olive tree prunings, and put the result directly onto the garden.  I've been doing this for about 18 months and it seems to work well as a weed suppressant and helps water retention.  I put the 'shred' on in thick layers of 8" plus since it soon settles. Need to avoid areas of the gardeen that are too windy tho.

Gill Pound
Nr Carcassonne,
S France

Pamela Steele wrote:

Does anyone use chopped green olive leaves for mulch?.  We have alot after pruning the trees.  I cannot seem to find any benefits or indeed disadvantages in using them.  I have been reading about some gardeners using the shredder and then putting the clippings straight on to the garden. Much easier than composting.

 

Pamela

Costa Blanca

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