"It is fine to use the composted shreddings of these plants. Although laurel, privet and yew do contain poisonous compounds, the toxins present will break down during the composting process. Care should be taken when shredding these materials, they must be shredded outside or in a very well ventilated area. Wear gloves and stand 'upwind' whilst shredding. Large quantities of evergreen clippings are best composted seperately rather than adding to an existing heap. Heap them up and water well, mixing in some 'green' material such as grass clippings to speed up the composting process. Leave the heap for 6-12 months, after which the material can be used as a mulch around established trees and shrubs."
Happy Yardening!
Can yew clppings be used as a successful mulch material?
I mdon't think so, Yews, like many other hedge bushes are acidic and using them in your mulch pile can damage otther plants
Wisdom Teeth
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