Why Sawdust Mulch Should Be Used With Caution: Follow These Rules and No One Will Get Hurt
Sawdust has long been one of the most popular materials that gardeners use as mulch.
However, according to the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , this should be done wisely, otherwise you risk harming the soil and the plants themselves.
The whole point is that sawdust can acidify the soil, which most plants (except hydrangea, blueberries, etc.) react negatively to.
In addition, due to the use of sawdust in the soil, the amount of nitrogen is significantly reduced.
That is why it is worthwhile to pre-treat the raw materials before picking up a bag of sawdust.
Alternatively, use urea for this purpose. Sawdust should be slightly moistened with water. Then sprinkle with urea at the rate of 30 g of the preparation per bucket of wood chips.
After you have thoroughly mixed the sawdust with urea, leave it to lie for a couple of weeks, and only then can you safely use it in the garden and vegetable garden.
Earlier we explained why summer residents cover their gardens with sawdust and shavings .
