Most people think that walnut shells are junk and have no benefit.
But some experienced gardeners know that this waste can be useful in a country plot.
This is why experienced gardeners throw the shells not into the trash can, but into a bag.
An expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh listed the main options for using the hard outer layer of walnuts in the country.
Mulch
Nut shells can be used as mulching material.
In other words, you can sprinkle the shells on the soil in the beds. As a result, the soil cover will not lose moisture too quickly.
In addition, mulch reduces the risk of weeds appearing.
Fertilizer
Walnut shells can also act as a source of nutrients and microelements for plants.
It is unlikely that you will be able to feed vegetables with these leftovers.
But for garden crops, this fertilizer is quite suitable. It is enough to bury crushed shells under trees and bushes.
You can also burn the outer layer of nuts to get ash, which can be used as a soil conditioner.
Drainage
The hard shell of walnuts is an ideal material for a drainage layer.
In this role, nut residues will become a real salvation for fruit tree seedlings.
Earlier we listed the options for using mustard powder in the garden.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
