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    We have cut down a 40 ft fir tree in the garden. It has been shredded (apart from the trunk and thicker branches) and I now have a stack of the stuff and I am not sure just what to do next.
    As I see it, I can use it as a mulch, compost it or, as a last resort, take it all to the green waste area of the local tip.
    I am just bothered about the effect on the existing soil should I use it either for a mulch or compost. Has anyone any ideas on this, please.

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    Overtime the needles will break down and increase the soil acidity

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Greenleaves View Post
      Overtime the needles will break down and increase the soil acidity
      Is that good or bad Gl ?

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      • #4
        I've used it fresh as a mulch in the garden and never had any problems. I've also used it composted at the lottie up to 6 inches thick , and it does lower the ph somewhat, I just lime more regularly


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        • #5
          My soil is roughly neutral so I would happily use it as a mulch on anything except brassicas (which like a high pH). I'd only worry if the soil was already quite acid.
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          • #6
            I use it in the chicken run,then after the acidity has been neutralized with alkalinity of their poo it is put on the raised beds
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