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Deondra
Joined: 22 Jun 2003
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| Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2003 1:57 pm Post subject: Mulch |
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| I am just now shelling the last of my pecan crop. I have a 5 gallon bucket of pecan shells. Is there any reason I can't put these out as mulch or can I compost them? Thanks |
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Tony M
Joined: 31 Mar 2003
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Location: McKinney,TEXAS
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| Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2003 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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My thought is most any plant or plant material could be used as a mulch but I think there are better choices. Pecan shells decompose slowly, stain concrete and have sharp edges. I think Silver Creek Materials off 820 still sells them as mulch so there must be a demand. I would go right to the compost pile and then to the beds as compost.
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judyt
Joined: 02 May 2003
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Location: Argyle, TX
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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A lot of people use pecan shells as a critter deterent in their flower beds - paw footed animals don't like the sharp edges - So if you have any problems with animals in your beds the shells would be great!
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Deondra
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 7:42 pm Post subject: Pecan Shells |
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| Thanks for the help. Will put some in the flower beds I don't walk in and the rest in the compost heap. :D |
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