Posted: 30/11/2012 at 05:14
Hello to all and Ex.Boy:Yes, magnolia leaves are organic and therefore can be composted.
but, they are very tough and resistant to decay. Shredding, (lawn-mower or garden-shredder), will help speed things up but if you want everything ready at the same time and within a couple of years, I would just leave the leaves where they fall as a mulch under the Magnolia. The bacteria that turn organic waste into crumbly compost that require heat. So now, you leave the compost, you protect him from too much moisture and severe frost. A thick straw location will make sure that the pile cools not too much as a heat pack. The cover must be layered loose and air-permeable.Best luck and regards, ThaiGer
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