Date: Sat, 3 Jan 1998 18:07:09 -0700 From: ricell@juno.com To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg30$foo@default> Subject: Re: Pine Needles for Increasing Acidity?
CMcdon0923 <CMcdon0923@aol.com> writes:
>I believe I read that decomposing pine needles are a good
>natural way to increase acidity in soil. Since the old Christmas
>tree came down today, I was wondering if it might be a good idea
>to sprinkle some needles on top of my pots before the tree is
>picked up?
I can't comment on whether decomposing pine needles will increase acidity
in soil, however, I would caution that Christmas trees are often treated
with various things such as dyes, flame retardants and preservatives and
I suspect these things could be potentially toxic to CP.
Richard Ellis "ricell@juno.com"
Boulder, CO
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