Re: Chipper-shredder
- Subject: Re: [SG] Chipper-shredder
- From: M* L*
- Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 06:26:48 -0600
At 05:48 PM 4/25/01 -0400, you wrote:
>I too would be interested in news about chipper-shredders. I WANT to use
>one, to make great mulch from oak leaves, and also to handle other leaves
>and small twig debris for my compost pile.
>
>I also have access to such a waste of oak leaves on two estates where I
>work/design gardens, etc. They are just dumped over the hillside at both
>places. What I wouldn't give to have those chopped oak leaves on my beds at
>home!
>
>more, more, please!
>
>Bobbie
>Bobbie Brooks, MA zone 6.5
>Gardens In An Old Fashioned Way
>http://daylily.net/gardens/bobbiebrooks.htm
You do not need a chipper/shredder to shred leaves and small twigs. Use a
power lawnmower. They exert a suction, pulling leaves into cutting
range. Just strew them out, mow over them and collect the clippings in a
bag. Easy and fast. Margaret L
