I am purchasing humus compost manure. It's only 10% manure. My neighbor has 3 HUGH live oaks so I use that constant supply of leaves. Also in the fall I take the leaves from my 6 river birches and place those in my beds for winter protection. I have searched several websites and humus is totally broken down, right? I want compost that is mild, won't burn my plants yet gives my plants good nutients, nitrogen. Is the humus compost the right choice? Can or should I mix live oak leaves and compost? Or put compost around plants and live oak leaves on top of the compost? Please instruct me on the procedure that is the safest yet most nutrient rich. Is there such a thing? I also live on disability income so my money is pretty limited so unfortunately the choice also, as always, must be cost effective. The neighbor with the incredible yard is the one who told me he puts compost on top of soil, not worked into the bed. And then he puts pine straw over that, like 4 or 5 inches high. I also have questions about seeds from dried blooms off plants. I can ask on a separate post. Lantana is the most prevalent dried seed endeavor. Thank you!!!
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