As pompous as it may sound, the world of plant growing is literally permeated with many subtleties and secrets that are known only to professionals in this field.
One of these secrets concerns pine cones. If you are interested in uncovering this secret, listen to the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh . She told how this natural material can be used to improve crop yields and protect plants from pests and diseases.
1. Fill the bottom of the planting hole with pine cones
If you have decided to add another fruit tree or bush to your garden and have already prepared a hole for it, add some pine cones to the bottom – they will become an excellent drainage layer.
Thanks to this “additive”, excess moisture will not be retained, and the roots will receive enough oxygen.
2. Use pine cones as mulch
A layer of pine cones will prevent the growth of weeds, protect crops from overheating in hot weather and retain life-giving moisture for them, and act as a light shelter in winter.
3. Repel pests
The sharp tips of this forest material, as well as the special smell it emits, will not allow slugs and other parasites to come within cannon shot of cultivated plants.
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Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
