Can acorns substitute for rocks?
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Gretchen Mercer on Mar 14, 2015We had a surplus this year, too! The only problem is that they are going to continue to decay. I've done it. I've even used pine cones to add volume. But, those were for one season...Helpful Reply
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Halie Smith on Mar 14, 2015I would be worried about them staying moist and causing mold to grow. You could always try it though and just see how it goes.Helpful Reply
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Becky Klinkhamer on Mar 14, 2015Yes I have used acorns, oak leaves and pine cones in the bottom, it's a good filler for pots of annuals and short-lived perennials. They will break down and become compost eventually. You might need to top dress the pot after a few months as the organic material breaks down.Helpful Reply
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Lisa McQueen Grondy on Mar 14, 2015Ooo Gretchen Mercer,Thanks for the Pine Cone Idea,will Be Very useful as I can't life very much🌻🌻🌻💙Helpful Reply
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Halie Smith on Mar 14, 2015If you have holes in the yard you could probaby use them to help fill some in. They'll still decompose but they'll have a purpose.Helpful Reply
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Suebee on Mar 14, 2015Use them as mulch on top ratherbthan underneath as they can and will strike or rot if too old though the type of mould they produce is very good for gardens , excellent even. They do make soil acidic to good for azaleas and rhodo, blueberries, currants etc.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Mar 15, 2015I like @Suebee 's idea of using them as mulch. Whole acorns are pretty slow to break down.Helpful Reply
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Ruth wallace on Mar 15, 2015Acorns can be painted and stained like mulch. Put them in a old wheel barrel and pour stain or thinned paint. Toss with shovel then put on old screen to dry. Then use.Helpful Reply
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Nancy johnson on Mar 15, 2015Mine sprouted and grew!!!!! more problem then worthHelpful Reply
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Pamela Scruggs on Mar 15, 2015okay good people I have decided to use them on top of the soil as mulch around my onion sets it will help keep the dirt down and less splash when watering and if any of those bad boys try to grow into oak tree I'll let him have it thank you for all your comments and inputHelpful Reply
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Charlene on Mar 15, 2015Old rotting acorns draw bugs.Helpful Reply
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Carol Wentling on Mar 15, 2015I've used them in my compost pile and ended up having hundreds of oak saplings.Helpful Reply
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Kalamazoo on Mar 17, 2015Acorns can be used in pots and put into composts; They will,however, sprout ! To prevent this In composts I have bagged them then run over them first with my car to crush them! If you don't crush them they will take years to deteriorate.Helpful Reply
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Lisa McQueen Grondy on Mar 25, 2015Can't they be left to dry out first❓😃Helpful Reply
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