Cypress hedge cuttings.

x11 · Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 5:56 pm Post subject: Cypress hedge cuttings.

Can anyone advise on the suitability of using shredded cypress hedge cuttings as a mulch in the garden? Question

forest flame · Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:58 pm Post subject:

i would let them decompose for a few weeks turning them occassionly if that is feasable before adding them to beds.they should increase the soils acidity and only mulch to a max of 2 inches deep so as to allow air through

x11 · Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:08 pm Post subject:

That's great thanks!
I was concerned about the acidity but letting them decompose first makes sense.
I have just 'trimmed' a cypress hedge from 14 feet down to a more manageable 7feet, so lots of mulch Very Happy

forest flame · Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:21 pm Post subject:

if you call that trimming i would hate to see your roses after pruning lol

x11 · Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:33 pm Post subject:

Don't worry , I'm sure they'll grow back Embarassed

Forum Product Finder · Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 2:28 pm Post subject:

Hedge trimmer

cooler · Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 2:28 pm Post subject:

I agree with forest flame. Compost the clippings for about two months to avoid the leeching of chemicals from the wood which can harm plants it is spread around.

x11 · Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:36 pm Post subject:

Many thanks for the advice Cooler. Much appreciated!