Re: Advice on shredders
- To: Mediterannean Plants List
- Subject: Re: Advice on shredders
- From: T* &* M* R*
- Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 08:21:04 +1300
- References: <0.5f896419.2533edfa@aol.com>
Grdnpeach@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 10/11/99 1:10:40 AM, theryans@xtra.co.nz writes:
>
> << We regularly shred live prunings from our property and often use them as
> instant mulch on garden beds with no precautions. Far from robbing the
> ground they act as a good feeding mulch and break down to humus in a
> very short time. >>
>
> Does this mean I should put my neighbor's grass clippings down right away,
> and not wait until it dries out and turns brown?
>
Nancy
I just let mine wilt about 24 hours before use if they are to go close
to plants, but on bare areas I put them on straight away - have never
had any problems. If you leave them longer and it rains I think you
probably lose some of their nitrogen by leaching into the storage area.
Moira
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Tony & Moira Ryan <theryans@xtra.co.nz>
Wainuiomata,
New Zealand (astride the "Ring of Fire" in the SW Pacific).
