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

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In autumn, the plot is covered with leaves. Of course, provided that you have trees growing there. Don't rush to grab a rake and rake everything. There is an opportunity to use such valuable material for the benefit of the plot and your plants.

Compost

If you need material for compost, then chop the leaves and send them there. It is the chopped fraction that will rot better and be processed by worms and microorganisms. And most importantly, faster than you put a whole one.

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, in the beds, spread some branches on top of the leaves so that they do not scatter.

Fertilizer

Healthy leaves can be used for soil and improve its fertility and structure. To do this, scatter the leaves on the ground. Then you can dig them up. They will rot and nourish the soil.

Substrate for seedlings

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