An autumn secret for using cut raspberry bushes

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The pruning of raspberry bushes ends mostly in the same way: everything is sent to compost or incineration. There are a lot of branches, but don't rush to get rid of them. There is an option of what can be done with them.

Tips for summer residents

The use of raspberry branches, which not everyone guesses about, but it is obvious, is mulching. They can be spread over the beds on which garlic and onions will grow.

Such branches can also be used to cover beds with strawberries. It will be even better for her, because it will be much easier for the bushes to survive the winter and sub-zero temperatures.

If you know that your currant needs protection and it was difficult to survive the previous winters, cover it as well. It will be a good protection for berry crops.

Spread on the beds, on dug up soil. Raspberry branches will create a protective layer for the ground cover, thanks to which it will remain loose. In the spring, it will be much easier to work with such soil.