Raking leaves is backbreaking work, and leaf blowers are loud and ineffective. With national conservancy groups advising people to ditch raking, you’re probably hoping that you can ditch the rake for good. But are fall ... Read more| The Backyard Pros
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Yes, you can apply compost made with black walnut leaves to your vegetable garden. Transmission of juglone into the soil through the roots is of the greatest concern, so consider the distance between the tree and your vegetable garden. Walnut leaves have the highest juglone content in the spring. Although they still contain this troublesome compound in the fall, it is less.| OSU Extension Service