Give up the idea of burning old grass on the plot: 5 reasons why smart gardeners don’t do it
Most gardeners set fire to the grass in their garden, believing that the new grass will grow even better.
However, not everyone knows how dangerous and harmful such an undertaking can be.
Reasons why you shouldn't burn grass in your garden
1. Burning grass can cause the death of beneficial insects and small animals. Birds and their nests will be in danger.
2. Often, hares, hedgehogs, lizards, snakes and their offspring die along with dry grass, and young trees and bushes burn.
3. Fire “gnaws” at the bottom of the trunk and damages the bark of adult trees, which carries the risk of early death of plants.
4. Burning grass leads to a gradual loss of soil fertility.
5. Gradually, the herbal composition of the ecosystem changes. And instead of mixed grass, weeds begin to grow on the site.
In addition, simply setting grass on fire can cause a major fire that you won’t be able to deal with on your own.
