Gil Robertson wrote
I would note that leaf litter, when
collected from under gum trees and placed in another area, do not have the
ability to stop seeds germinating. It may be that the inhibiting factor
actually comes from the roots! I use leaf litter for landscape mulching
around the farm and it has to be quite think to hold pasture grasses.
Hi Gil
Our local state forestry nursery manager (he's a good guy, knows his stuff,
experienced) tells me that the inhibitory factor comes mostly from the
actual drip of leaves onto the soil surface - thats why new stuff comes so
quickly under a tree thats just died. This makes sense - a new does of
inhibitor every time it rains and none needed between times.
?? Sounds good anyway
Cheers Lloyd Charles
