tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189043384158652063.post4720559557321124580..comments2024-03-26T12:12:09.501-04:00Comments on Florida Native Plant Society Blog: The Dirt on Mulch in Florida: Part IIFlorida Native Plant Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00395935687729160107noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189043384158652063.post-51680460772427989582017-10-20T20:28:39.421-04:002017-10-20T20:28:39.421-04:00Hi Barbara,
It has been a couple of years, and I d...Hi Barbara,<br />It has been a couple of years, and I do not follow my old articles, but to answer your question. Spanish moss could be used, it certainly helps retain moisture, it may be somewhat lower in nutrients, but is still organic.Hobo Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130319261452283275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189043384158652063.post-42892697135310555062017-04-14T16:01:58.363-04:002017-04-14T16:01:58.363-04:00In the event the original author does not address ...In the event the original author does not address your question. Here is a link to some information that may be helpful: http://sesl.com.au/blog/is-camphor-laurel-mulch-toxic/FNPS https://www.blogger.com/profile/14906944864030737014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189043384158652063.post-80108234705014550662017-04-09T19:14:24.931-04:002017-04-09T19:14:24.931-04:00I have 3 camphor trees that constantly drop leaves...I have 3 camphor trees that constantly drop leaves. I know that this tree is an invasive species but bought the house with them full grown. Are these leaves similar to eucalyptus and can it also be tecckmended to use as mulch?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07056397717342809676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189043384158652063.post-73675706303334876122015-09-30T08:07:22.689-04:002015-09-30T08:07:22.689-04:00Any studies done on using Spanish moss as a mulch?...Any studies done on using Spanish moss as a mulch?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05775253132739308085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189043384158652063.post-48657444715585043762010-05-25T23:20:12.944-04:002010-05-25T23:20:12.944-04:00The conference has had all of us jumping but we wa...The conference has had all of us jumping but we wanted to thank all of you for the great comments! Mulch is certainly an interesting subject.<br /><br />We agree with a previous commenter that red mulch usually tends to overpower instead of complement the plants in a landscape. Although the sellers have given assurance that the dye is not toxic, at the very least the use of dye means one more processing step, so who needs it. <br /><br />There is no one-method-fits-all for the use of hardwood mulch. Added nitrogen for veggies may or may not be needed depending on your soil type and what you are growing. As far as adding more as fast as possible for the purpose of building up the soil, again, it depends. Most people would say that it is so much work, and expense that they would just as soon have the mulch stay in place as long as possible and do its job.Florida Native Plant Societyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00395935687729160107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189043384158652063.post-40801913005110651022010-05-25T18:39:16.360-04:002010-05-25T18:39:16.360-04:00thistleandthorn, I don't recomend using any p...thistleandthorn, I don't recomend using any petroleum based inorganic fertilizers (or pesticides). I also believe in allowing plants grow at their natural rate as best as possible. I have used chicken manure (from my backyard chickens) in addition to mulch on my fruit trees and gardens. I do agree that colored mulches aren't ideal as they provide little in the way of nutrients, and are primarily used as decoration with modest amounts of water conservation. And yes, mulch improves the soil, except in the cases of low nutrient coniferous communities (as discussed above). thanks for your observations, and I hope this helpsHobo Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130319261452283275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189043384158652063.post-21263303026008076472010-05-20T08:18:21.446-04:002010-05-20T08:18:21.446-04:00Steve, I appreciate this 2 part info but there are...Steve, I appreciate this 2 part info but there are a couple of issues I wish you would address. One is the amount of nitrogen used by hardwood mulches in the process of decomposing, and whether you feel the need to provide extra nitrogen when using fresh hardwood, so as not to 'rob' the plants. Another is this god-awful red mulch used everywhere in Florida. What is used to color that mulch (also black, brown dyed mulch, etc.) and what are the long-term effects of the dye on the soil? And, perhaps making the point that the benefit of mulch is improving the soil structure, so that a mulch which breaks down more quickly is actually preferable (to us gardeners, anyway). Thanks!thistleandthornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643073603643353078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189043384158652063.post-6110833566390119212010-05-19T15:01:26.850-04:002010-05-19T15:01:26.850-04:00From Kristina Serbesoff-King:
In north Florida t...From Kristina Serbesoff-King:<br /> <br />In north Florida there have been several incidences of pine straw mulch containing Japanese climbing fern. Here is a related article in Wildland Weeds Spring 2005 issue http://www.se-eppc.org/wildlandweeds/pdf/Spring2005-Teague-p5.pdf<br /><br />Definitely something to watch out for.<br /><br />KrisFlorida Native Plant Societyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00395935687729160107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189043384158652063.post-87159584738300838922010-05-19T10:48:53.188-04:002010-05-19T10:48:53.188-04:00I highly recommend the tree cutters' mulch. I...I highly recommend the tree cutters' mulch. I've been using it for years in various types of projects. It is better (lasts longer) when it's harvested in the winter here in northern Florida, because there are fewer leaves in the mix.Ginny Stibolthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00146498065329489520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189043384158652063.post-41981789630337317522010-05-18T22:03:19.185-04:002010-05-18T22:03:19.185-04:00Is there a concern of spreading Old World Climbing...Is there a concern of spreading Old World Climbing Fern contained in bales of pine straw or is that problem trivial?Rick Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417944532077184689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189043384158652063.post-3436156701245935282010-05-18T19:48:13.201-04:002010-05-18T19:48:13.201-04:00Just wanted to pass along some information regardi...Just wanted to pass along some information regarding your comment about pine straw acidifying the soil. I did some research regarding that subject. If you have a chance, please read my report here: http://www.pinestrawinfo.com/PineStrawMulchAcidity-SeparatingFactFromFictionThroughAnalyticalTesting.pdfdreamhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200026159417221250noreply@blogger.com