Cleanout debris used as mulch?

[Big Lou]

Our fishless pond will soon have its spring cleaning. I'm considering using the pond debris (leaves, decomposed leaves, trigs, algae) as mulch in one of the shady backyard flower beds. What do you think of this idea?

 

[mrsclem]

I always put mine in my compost pile. It could be a little smelly to use directly.

 

[DrCase]

It would make a good first layer , any thing fishy plants seam like

 

[JBtheExplorer]

Go for it. I've been doing that same thing on a smaller scale. smell goes away once they air dry.

 

[Meyer Jordan]

Your plants will love you for it!

 

[j.w]

Dig it in a little around your plants which makes it look and smell nicer. Very good for your plants.

 

[Mmathis]

I try to put mine in my compost pile.

 

[Big Lou]

It takes at least 20 bags of mulch to cover the beds so I'm trying to save a few bucks. Thanks everybody.

 

[Mmathis]

@Big Lou The only issue I would ever see as a problem would be that putting "green," uncomposted material in a bed might harm plants via nitrogen burn. But thinking it would take a lot more than just the occas. little bits we generate to do any real harm. I would just be sure to kind of mix it around a little to help it break down.

 

[Big Lou]

My head is spinning.

 

[Mmathis]

My head is spinning.

Stop spinning and use the stuff, LOL!

 

[Big Lou]

 

[Mmathis]