Tag: Are oak leaves acidic?

by Larry Hodgson October 10, 2017 5

Composting Conifers Gardening Laidback Gardener Tip of the Day Mulching

Garden Myth: Pine Needles Acidify the Soil

There is a very common and persistent garden myth that pine needles (and other conifer needles) acidify the soil andContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson May 15, 2017 26

Composting Garden Myths Gardening Laidback Gardener Tip of the Day Mulching

Garden Myth: Oak Leaf Toxicity

You often read that you shouldn’t put oak (Quercus spp.) leaves in the compost, because they’ll be toxic to micro-organismsContinue Reading