Can acorns substitute for rocks?
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I have this pile of old acorns that I had collected for the squirrels and they were left outside in a bowl they look to be really water rod it I cannot believe anything can actually grow from them can I use them in the bottom of my flower pots to conserve of the soil space ? (whereas usually I use rocks)
Rotted acorns
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We 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...
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Gretchen Mercer
on Mar 14, 2015
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I would be worried about them staying moist and causing mold to grow. You could always try it though and just see how it goes.
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Halie Smith
on Mar 14, 2015
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Yes 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.
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Becky Klinkhamer
on Mar 14, 2015
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Ooo Gretchen Mercer,Thanks for the Pine Cone Idea,will Be Very useful as I can't life very much🌻🌻🌻💙
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Lisa McQueen Grondy
on Mar 14, 2015
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If 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.
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Halie Smith
on Mar 14, 2015
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Use 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.
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Suebee
on Mar 14, 2015
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I like @Suebee 's idea of using them as mulch. Whole acorns are pretty slow to break down.
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Douglas Hunt
on Mar 15, 2015
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Acorns 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.
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Ruth wallace
on Mar 15, 2015
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Mine sprouted and grew!!!!! more problem then worth
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Nancy johnson
on Mar 15, 2015
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okay 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 input
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Pamela Scruggs
on Mar 15, 2015
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Old rotting acorns draw bugs.
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Charlene
on Mar 15, 2015
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I've used them in my compost pile and ended up having hundreds of oak saplings.
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Carol Wentling
on Mar 15, 2015
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Acorns 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.
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Kalamazoo
on Mar 17, 2015
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Can't they be left to dry out first❓😃
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Lisa McQueen Grondy
on Mar 25, 2015
Gretchen Mercer
on Mar 14, 2015
Halie Smith
on Mar 14, 2015
Becky Klinkhamer
on Mar 14, 2015
Suebee
on Mar 14, 2015
Douglas Hunt
on Mar 15, 2015
Ruth wallace
on Mar 15, 2015
Nancy johnson
on Mar 15, 2015
Pamela Scruggs
on Mar 15, 2015
Charlene
on Mar 15, 2015
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