jcm05
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Post by jcm05 on Oct 25, 2011 10:40:04 GMT -5
Incorporating organic material like leaves is ALWAYS a good thing. Fall is a good time so it is well rotted by spring planting.
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paulf
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Post by paulf on Oct 28, 2011 19:25:39 GMT -5
If you can chop up the leaves it will help them become usable organic matter. I use a chipper/shredder, but a lawnmower will do fine. In my case, I add aluminum sulfate to decrease my pH. I suggest tilling the leaves into the soil rather than let them lay on top.
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swampr
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Post by swampr on Oct 29, 2011 5:30:23 GMT -5
get a soil test from an ag experimental station or state university and adjust your pH first, jt is right about organic matter. you soil test will also give you recommendations about nutrients. application of most soluble nutrients should wait until spring.
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