Do not burn leaves for nothing in the country: four methods of application

In autumn, the site is covered with leaves. Of course, provided that you have trees growing. Take your time to grab a rake and rake everything. There is an opportunity to use such valuable material for the benefit of the site and your plants.

Compost

If you need compost material, then shred the leaves and send them there. It is the crushed fraction that will be better rotted and processed by worms and microorganisms. And the main thing is that it is faster than you put the whole thing.

Mulching

Of course, the leaves will become a valuable material for mulching. You can use it to cover perennials, cover beds with onions and garlic. By the way, spread some branches on the beds on top of the leaves so that they do not scatter.

Fertilizer

Healthy leaves can be used for soil and improving its fertility and structure. To do this, spread the leaves on the ground. Then you can dig. It will rot and nourish the soil.

Substrate for seedlings

Collect leaves in plastic bags. Pour more green grass there, mix. By spring, everything will rot and turn into a nutritious substrate. It is ideal for planting seedlings in it.