Re: Leaf Question
on 10/28/00 12:38 PM, Beth Rado at rado1000@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> What do you all know about using different types of leaves in the garden?
> We know maple leaves are good. We know oak leaves take longer to break
> down, but they are still good. We know black walnut trees near the patch
> are bad due to some sort of chemical they exude. I assume the leaves
> wouldn’t be too hot for gardens, either.
>
> Now I’ve heard apple leaves are supposed to be excellent.
>
> My question now is about two types of leaves I have in my yard… weeping
> cherry and tulip poplar. The poplar leaves seem very similar to maple
> leaves in weight and thickness. And the weeping cherry ones seem similar to
> apple leaves. Does anyone have any information about these two specific
> types of leaves – good or bad for the soil?
>
> Thanks!
> Beth
>
>>
Beth,
I believe that fruit tree leaves in general are good for your soil, however
they may be more likely to have insect and disease problems, especially
apple leaves. Also, there is the possibility that fruit trees may have been
sprayed in the past season leaving the chance of chemical residue.
Your poplar leaves should be excellent as trees with wet feet produce leaves
with a higher mineral content than most.
Todd
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