We pruned out excess rosemary in the yard and I want to know if it is OK to use as ground cover / mulch around new trees. ( I've heard pine needles are the best and was thinking this would be similar ) Any possible problems ?
2006-10-29 06:33:25 · 4 answers · asked by kate 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I don't think it would attract bugs and might even repel them. It is very aromatic.
2006-10-29 06:35:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's fine, and after about 2-3 months, the smell will be gone. Do be careful of trimming Rosemary. It's a woody-stemmed herb, and doesn't tend to like being pruned. If you're trying to remove it permanently, not a problem. But Rosemary doesn't come back from harsh prunings, and can die.
2006-10-30 02:38:52 · answer #2 · answered by itsnotarealname 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow you must have alot of rosemary bushes to be able to have enough to mulch with. As far as bugs go I've not experienced them, but powdery mildew does strike sometimes. As far as cutting rosemary back, tipping it does help to kept it bushy. We cut back as long as our fingers are and propagate the cutting and make new plants, it roots really easy. Rosemary also is deer resistant. Love that Rosemary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-31 15:16:48 · answer #3 · answered by watergoddess53 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say yes it's ok...
2006-10-29 06:35:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋