<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Seeking #gardening &#x2F; #hugelkulture advice: I have some dead&#x2F;rotting branches from a dying tree I&#x27;m planning on using as a base layer for some raised beds.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Seeking <a href="https://dementedandsadbut.social/tags/gardening" rel="tag">#<span>gardening</span></a> / <a href="https://dementedandsadbut.social/tags/hugelkulture" rel="tag">#<span>hugelkulture</span></a> advice: I have some dead/rotting branches from a dying tree I'm planning on using as a base layer for some raised beds. They're pretty moss-covered -- should I leave that on, or try to remove it? </p><p>Bonus question: for the lawn waste layer above the logs, is it okay if the grass clippings are damp or do they need to dry out?</p>]]></description><link>https://board.circlewithadot.net/topic/18b2813d-424d-4c9a-8d06-a62076b1125d/seeking-gardening-hugelkulture-advice-i-have-some-dead-rotting-branches-from-a-dying-tree-i-m-planning-on-using-as-a-base-layer-for-some-raised-beds.</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 06:18:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://board.circlewithadot.net/topic/18b2813d-424d-4c9a-8d06-a62076b1125d.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:08:25 GMT</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Seeking #gardening &#x2F; #hugelkulture advice: I have some dead&#x2F;rotting branches from a dying tree I&#x27;m planning on using as a base layer for some raised beds. on Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:25:29 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/genehack%40dementedandsadbut.social" rel="nofollow noopener">@<span>genehack</span></a></span> </p><p>To me, moss is not just more organic material, but really high quality organic material! ...but I don't live in a place where moss can easily grow in a garden bed. <img class="not-responsive emoji" src="https://media.infosec.exchange/infosec.exchange/custom_emojis/images/000/170/765/original/8c08855cdd0b5350.png" title=":blobcatwink:" /> </p><p>I suspect it's going to vary based on area, but living where it's dry, I like to bury as much moisture as I can in the base of my beds. </p><p>For me, the point of the decaying organic material is to help my mineral soil hold water and absorb nutrients more effectively, so having it damp before I bury it is a benefit.</p>]]></description><link>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://infosec.exchange/users/hexamander/statuses/116416022431553554</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://infosec.exchange/users/hexamander/statuses/116416022431553554</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[hexamander@infosec.exchange]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:25:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Seeking #gardening &#x2F; #hugelkulture advice: I have some dead&#x2F;rotting branches from a dying tree I&#x27;m planning on using as a base layer for some raised beds. on Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:22:40 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/genehack%40dementedandsadbut.social">@<span>genehack</span></a></span> what kind of tree? </p><p>I think we made the mistake of using black walnut in a bed. It has chemicals that basically kills other plants. </p><p>As for moss, sure why not? More organic matter. Unless you want to use it elsewhere for more decoration purposes</p>]]></description><link>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.xyz/users/gizmomathboy/statuses/116416011363151032</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.xyz/users/gizmomathboy/statuses/116416011363151032</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[gizmomathboy@mastodon.xyz]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:22:40 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>