http://treetalk.mortonarb.org/areas-of-interest/backyard-arboretum/harvest-%e2%80%9cblack-gold%e2%80%9d/286/ Wed, 16 May 2012 18:49:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://treetalk.mortonarb.org/areas-of-interest/backyard-arboretum/harvest-%e2%80%9cblack-gold%e2%80%9d/286/comment-page-1/#comment-1007 jill reid Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:43:23 +0000 http://mortonarb.czcommunity.com/?p=286#comment-1007 I've heard that walnut leaves and maple leaves are not good for mulching because of chemicals that repel other plants. Is this correct? I’ve heard that walnut leaves and maple leaves are not good for mulching because of chemicals that repel other plants. Is this correct?

]]> http://treetalk.mortonarb.org/areas-of-interest/backyard-arboretum/harvest-%e2%80%9cblack-gold%e2%80%9d/286/comment-page-1/#comment-956 kjaros Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:24:35 +0000 http://mortonarb.czcommunity.com/?p=286#comment-956 Submitted by: MKSEVANS@aol.com Speaking of "Gold".... That's what you and the Arboretum are to me. The first place I go when I am sad or tired...and the best place to go to be refreshed. The original Mortons would be pleased, I am sure! -ME Submitted by: MKSEVANS@aol.com
Speaking of “Gold”…. That’s what you and the Arboretum are to me. The first place I go when I am sad or tired…and the best place to go to be refreshed. The original Mortons would be pleased, I am sure! -ME

]]> http://treetalk.mortonarb.org/areas-of-interest/backyard-arboretum/harvest-%e2%80%9cblack-gold%e2%80%9d/286/comment-page-1/#comment-949 Denise Hanks Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:23:44 +0000 http://mortonarb.czcommunity.com/?p=286#comment-949 Thanks for the reminder! I just transplanted several mature shrubs late this fall, and I sure don't want to risk any more damage to their root systems. I'll get that mulch on as soon as the ground is completely frozen. (It takes a little longer being next to the house.) Thanks for the reminder! I just transplanted several mature shrubs late this fall, and I sure don’t want to risk any more damage to their root systems. I’ll get that mulch on as soon as the ground is completely frozen. (It takes a little longer being next to the house.)

]]> http://treetalk.mortonarb.org/areas-of-interest/backyard-arboretum/harvest-%e2%80%9cblack-gold%e2%80%9d/286/comment-page-1/#comment-918 Chuck Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:16:18 +0000 http://mortonarb.czcommunity.com/?p=286#comment-918 Well, I forgot to mulch my carrots and low and behold the soil froze down about an inch. No fresh carrots this winter, but I turned them over with a spade and left them for the deer. Hope they enjoy their holiday treat. Yes, winter mulch is a great idea. If it is appropriate it also offers a wildlife sanctuary for some of our smaller "friends". Well, I forgot to mulch my carrots and low and behold the soil froze down about an inch. No fresh carrots this winter, but I turned them over with a spade and left them for the deer. Hope they enjoy their holiday treat. Yes, winter mulch is a great idea. If it is appropriate it also offers a wildlife sanctuary for some of our smaller “friends”.

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