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The Best Way to Use Fallen Leaves: How to Increase Soil Fertility with Leaves
19.10.2024 19:44
Stop treating fallen leaves as trash, say experienced gardeners.
Fallen leaves from trees are a valuable resource that can saturate the soil with potassium and organic matter.
Let's list several ways to use fallen leaves in the garden and vegetable garden.
Mulching
The layer of mulch from fallen leaves should be about 5 cm. If possible, use them dry - in this form, foliage can be used, for example, to insulate roses in cold regions.
Insulation of the worm house
Leaves can not only insulate the habitat of worms, but also serve as excellent food for them. As a result, you will get first-class humus.
Leaf soil
Fallen leaves can also serve as a source of leaf soil. To do this, the leaves need to be laid in a thin and loose layer of about 40-50 cm, and on top - a 2-centimeter layer of ordinary soil, etc.
Over time, the leaves will settle and mix with the soil, so you can continue to layer this kind of "sandwich" as long as you have leaves and soil available.
In winter, leaf soil should be covered so that over-watering and increased acidity do not negatively affect the final result.
