There is probably not a single summer resident who has not encountered traces of mole activity on his plot, which look like small earthen mounds.
But according to the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , not everyone knows why soil from mole holes can be useful in gardening.
It turns out that such soil is an excellent component for creating a high-quality soil mixture. Let's take a closer look at how to properly use soil from molehills.
Features of using soil from mole holes
During their activity, moles clear the soil of larvae and loosen it well, increasing the soil's water permeability.
Also, the soil from mole holes does not contain weed seeds or various pests, so it does not need to be thoroughly disinfected.
It is important to remember that soil from mole holes cannot be used in its pure form for growing seedlings.
It is better to mix it with leaf humus, compost and peat, and then combine the resulting mixture with sand or vermiculite.
This way you will get the ideal soil for growing various plants and house flowers.
It is important to take into account that the soil from mole holes in such a mixture should not be more than 30%.
Earlier, BelNovosti wrote about how to properly trim, shape and spray a currant bush .
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
