Re: Moved to a new location-Rita
Christopher P. Lindsey wrote:
>
> > 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
Thanks. I'll have to wait until the trees get leaves to see what kind
they are out in the woods.
DOn't think there are any sycamores. They are all tall and spindly
trees as I think the woods were probably pretty dense at one time and
then the builders chopped down trees to make room for the homes they are
building.
There are deer out there as I have seem them across the street at night
and hear them walking in the woods, cracking twigs as they go.
Are deer a big problem? My back yard is going to be fenced, but I would
hate to wake up one day and find they ate everything I palant in the
front area.
Rita
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