How to use fallen leaves: experienced gardeners suggested 3 options

28.09.2023 14:20

Any summer resident accumulates an impressive amount of foliage in the fall, which can be used with maximum benefit.

Don't just burn plant material thinking it won't do any good.

As it turns out, this is a very valuable fertilizer that can be safely used on the plot, reveals the subtleties of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .

What are the 3 options worth paying attention to?

Covering material

Using foliage, you can create a very effective layer of natural "insulation" that will allow you to create a comfortable temperature during the cold season.

The important point is that you should collect dry leaves for this task.

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It is worth covering the plant material with film.

Compost

You can enrich the composition of the compost with leaves. They will make the fertilizer even more nutritious and high-quality. Leaves are simply thrown into a pile with other components.

For the garden

You can also take care of improving the soil structure with the help of leaves. Under fruit trees, you don’t need to remove the leaves, as they will become a natural fertilizer.

But excess leaves should be used wisely.

You can simply spread the leaves on the soil and put some branches on top to prevent the plant material from flying away.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor


Content
  1. What are the 3 options worth paying attention to?
  2. Covering material
  3. Compost
  4. For the garden