{"id":5295,"date":"2021-07-31T23:37:04","date_gmt":"2021-07-31T23:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/?p=5295"},"modified":"2022-08-25T22:57:06","modified_gmt":"2022-08-25T22:57:06","slug":"how-to-mulch-palm-fronds-when-not-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/how-to-mulch-palm-fronds-when-not-to\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Mulch Palm Fronds | Plus When You Shouldn’t"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Mulch palm fronds using a good quality chipper which will process the leaves and thin parts of the stem. Avoid placing the thickest ends of palm fronds inside smaller chippers as they may get stuck. Palm fronds can be used as mulch whole on garden beds or under palms. Top with bark chips for a great look in your yard.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Palms fronds can be chopped off and placed directly on the ground underneath the palm they were chopped from. Wait until the palm frond has turned completely brown<\/a> then chop them off from near the stem of the tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use sharp secateurs to cut the palm fronds into smaller pieces before placing on the ground to help them fit into smaller spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cover palm fronds with a thin layer of bark chips to keep your garden looking great. Worms and soil bacteria will come to break down the palm fronds and work them into the soil. This will increase organic matter in the soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTips when using palm fronds as mulch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n