Re: Sawdust mulch


>I have access to a lot of aspen sawdust and would like to use it as a mulch.
>Should I work nitrogen into the soil before I lay down the sawdust?
>Sheryl in Western CO

Unless it is well aged sawdust is not recommended as a mulch because of 
the nitrogen required to break it down.  We know it is how attractive a 
ready source can be particularly if the cost is right so by all means add 
nitrogen if you decide to use it.  Some shrubs like blueberries actually 
grow better in sawdust. Actually aspen sawdust is not really all that bad 
as sawdust goes. We have to also admit that we have used sawdust a time 
or two ourselves. 

w martin
myg1728@aol.com
http://www.oakmediacreations.com/myg/index.html
 



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