The leaves are in their final few days of being attached to a tree. Hanging on for dear life they try so hard to remain affixed. But Mother Nature, as we know, always wins. The slow descent is inevitable. The only question that remains is... large green trash can or compost pile?Let me help you decide their leafy fate. Most composters know that deciduous leaves make fantastic compost for gardens come spring time. However, not all leaves should be used. If your trees had a fungus this year, like shot hole or powdery mildew those leaves need to be discarded.
Fungal spores can overwinter and be detrimental to your garden. The problem is that while the internal temperature of your compost pile might be hot enough to kill most diseases often times it doesn't get hot enough to fill fungi. Even if the pile heats to a point of being able to actually kill the fungi it only takes a handful of leaves not properly mulched to remain a threat.If you have any questions call us at 1-800-LAWNCARE or check out the website www.livingwaterlawncare.com.
