Subject: Re: The advisablitiy of using oak leaves as mulch
From: Kellie <Kellie@worldnet.att.net>
Organization: AT&T WorldNet Services
Date: Sat, 27 Jun 98 15:47:00
Message-ID: <MOD$980627.25402@rec.gardens.ecosystems>
References: <MOD$980621.12672@rec.gardens.ecosystems>
> When I went to mulch around the plants, the only leaves available were oak
> leaves. I have heard that these are quite acidic and am wondering if they
They are great around acid loving plants like azaleas. I use them generously
throughout my yard for the same reason you mention- I simply have lots of them.
There are probably some plants that would resent them, though. My method of
gardening is if it doesn't like the conditions I've got it has to go!--
Kellie Sisson-Snider ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Always be kind to animals, Morning, noon and night:
For animals have feelings too, And furthermore, they bite. - John Gardner