Re: Moved to a new location-Rita
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Moved to a new location-Rita
- From: "* P* L* <lindsey@mallorn.com>
- Date: Sun, 11 Jan 1998 22:23:07 -0600 (CST)
> No, I definetly want to loosen up that clay! There are woods right next
> to the property also, so I can get the twigs and stuff there.
> I remember reading that there was a certain type of tree that had
> growth inhibiter in it's leaves and should not be used in compost piles.
> Any clue as to what that might be? I know a little about composting as I
> do not like to burn leaves and garden leftovers and have done that in
> the past.
The trees that you're thinking about are called 'allelopathic.' What
this means is that they secrete chemicals either through their leaves
or roots to limit the growth of other plants around them. Two of the
most common ones are Juglans nigra (black walnut) and Platanus
occidentalis (Sycamore).
Chris
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