using leafs for mulch.

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jbsavagegarden Aztec, NM Jun 17, 2014

I have been using leaves to mulch my garden for 3 years now. But i was told that i needed to add nitrates and sulfates to the soil becouse the are tieing up them. I use most produce my self but i sell extra at local farmers market and most peaple want organic produce. Afer the season I till it in will this couse a problem next year if i keep doing it. most are cottonwood but i have been using any i can get.

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Sequoiadendron4 Lititz, PA(Zone 6b) Jun 17, 2014

I'm just learning composting myself but I do know that leaves are called 'browns' and you need a mix of browns and 'greens' to make a good compost. An easy way to neutralize an over use of brown material is to use grass as mulch also. Grass is high in nitrogen.

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drdawg43 Starkville, MS(Zone 8a) Jun 17, 2014

Occasionally throw in a handful of 10-10-10 and water it in. Kitchen waste is good as well. I don't bag my grass. It all goes back into the yard using my mulching mowers.

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tx_flower_child Dallas, TX Jun 25, 2014

You might want to post your question in the forum called Soils and Composting. Bet you'd get more help over there.

I mulch with shredded leaves but that's not the same thing as using compost. I just sprinkle the shredded leaves on top of stuff. And I'd be a little cautious about using the terms 'nitrates' and 'sulfates' as they can easily be misinterpreted.

I also recommend that you check out www.dirtdoctor.com. People in Dallas either love him or hate him but he has a wealth of info on soil, compost, plants, how to plant, etc. on his website.

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