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Originally Posted by Darkman
I have used uncomposted leaves for years and they have definately improved the soil where I use them. Most of the plants I grow like an acid soil and I have not had any problems. When the Oak tree leaves fall in the early spring everyone bags them up and puts them out by the road for collection. I drive around and load my truck up. Free mulch! I easily collected two hundred bags this year and I am down to about fifty now.
Thanks,
Charles
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Leaf drop in the spring ... so these are California live oaks, Quercus agrifolia? These are modestly acidic. Generally soils composted with their leaves have pH of about 6.0. They are also highly prized as compost. The famous Camellia garden at the Huntington Library was purposely created adjacent to a row of Live Oaks.