Old Reviews Rotten trees .

[hecno]

Guys , behind my place are some real big old rotten trees that have been on the ground for years , now when you pick some up it just crumbles , so I am thinking it might make a good additive to soil and there would have to be some good stuff in there to help with the health of the soil , or is it a dumb idea . :Aw shucks:

 

[Dazed]

Get it in there bro, thats the cycle of life right there! I take it you're growing organic?

 

[hecno]

Yes as far as I know . still learning about stuff .

 

[Grey Bear]

I am not a fan of adding things to my medium that I don't know what it is.
If I remember, you said you lived right against a rain forest. If so, many of the tree species would not make good mulches reqardless of how rotten they are.
You are also introducing a host of unknown variables.
I would not add it to my soil mix. it could ruin it.

 

[hecno]

Thanks Gray Bear , I was wondering about that .

 

[hank]

My first thought is, it could drop soil PH. I think would does that as it breaks down.

If you want to know if its good, look what grows around it. If not much dont use it but if lots of grass, plants, and small tress then it sounds like a
good thing to add!


I know where I live the soil PH is high so lime is good to use, but I also see when a dead pine tree falls not much grows around it unless its super old and lots of water.

Aspen trees are a little different. More grass but different soil and water. No other trees and shrubs stay small.

Point is, look what grows around it. If it does well then use it in light does.