Re: winterizing with oak leaves
There have been studies done that if properly composted, leaves from almost any
type of tree will end up at a near 6.5 - 7.0 ph. I almost exclusively compost
with oak leaves - have had my finished compost ph checked - and it comes in at
6.5.
Bob Kromenaker
Robert Campbell wrote:
> Jeanne, most of my leaves are maple with the odd bit of poplar, basswood and
> ash mixed in, but I did the same thing at our last house, where 90% of the
> leaves were oak and had no problems. I always remove my leaves entirely in
> the spring as soon as it seems unlikely that we will have many more serious
> frosts. Any tender plants are mulched with cedar bark in any case- and as I
> say that isn't much, just a few new plants and some tender roses I haven't
> been able to get rid of because the boss likes them.
> If oak leaves are all that acid, you probably should compost them seperately
> and use them on your rhododendrons and the heather you will undoubtedly buy
> at some time in the future.
> Any sign of your asters budding yet? Mine are all out including a white one
> I have no recollection of planting.
>
> Bob Campbell
> USDA 4
>
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