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Using leylandi as mulch

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  • 13-04-2021 11:18am
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    W123-80's
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    Hi all,

    I am just looking for opinions on using leylandi as mulch.

    I have just planted a green beech hedge. Approx 70 metres long.
    I will be finishing a garden up to it next month. I was thinking of laying cardboard around it and then a good 3/4 inch covering of mulch to keep all weeds at bay as it establishes over the next 18/24 months.
    I kept the hedge out approx 3ft from the fence so I have plenty of room to lay a good covering of cardboard & mulch behind and in front of the hedge.

    I can get a trailer load of leylandi mulch delivered for very good price but I am concerned as I have read when they are in the ground they are acidic and can damage the soil and other plants.
    Would the same apply if I used them as mulch?

    Any thoughts greatly appreciated.
    Thanks in advance


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    magicbastarder
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    i have used leylandii as mulch before, i don't think i experienced any ill effects.


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    W123-80's
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    magicbastarder wrote: »
    i have used leylandii as mulch before, i don't think i experienced any ill effects.

    Super. Thanks for that.
    I spoke to a seasoned gardener the other day who confirmed the same, although they said the mulch they use wasn't 100% leylandii it certainly had a good shot in it!
    I might mix it with some farmyard manure and go with it.


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    looksee
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    Not sure the manure is a good idea, it will encourage weeds. Put it under the mulch maybe, but I reckon hedges are better left to fend for themselves as far as extra feeding goes.


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    W123-80's
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    looksee wrote: »
    Not sure the manure is a good idea, it will encourage weeds. Put it under the mulch maybe, but I reckon hedges are better left to fend for themselves as far as extra feeding goes.

    Thanks, I was more thinking of using the manure to minimise any potential negative impact from the leylandii as opposed for feeding purposes.
    It's a good point on the weeds though.
    I might just chance the cardboard and leylandii mulch so.


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    jashar99
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    I need for manure, I have used lots of leylandi mulch over cardboard, and topped with a little bark, it makes it more economical than just bark


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    jashar99 wrote: »
    I need for manure, I have used lots of leylandi mulch over cardboard, and topped with a little bark, it makes it more economical than just bark

    I've started to put it out over cardboard. I spoke to a good few different people and the general consensus is it wont do any harm.
    Fingers crossed.


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