Do the collected leaves end up in the organic waste? Stop it! Rather dig it up in the garden. In this way you enrich the soil with many important nutrients. On this page you can read exactly how to proceed and what you have to consider.
Foliage should first decompose before being dug up in the garden
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Enriching the soil with natural means is easier than you think. Convince yourself in this guide:
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It is always possible to use foliage as fertilizer. Only frozen ground prevents undermining. Of course, in autumn, when the trees are shedding more leaves, you should stock up on a small supply that you can work into the soil throughout the year. Do you need tips and tricks for a professional compost heap? On this page you will find all important information.
Before using the foliage as fertilizer, it should be completely decomposed. Again, if you want to learn more about this process, we can recommend another article: Decomposition of Foliage.
Action
- Loosen the soil where you want it.
- Get rid of all roots and weeds.
- Put the shredded leaves in the ground.
- Pour some soil over the fertilizer.
- Pay attention to an even distribution.
To use
The composted leaves are in no way inferior to conventional fertilizer in terms of efficiency. Even more, it is a purely natural product without any additives. In this way you save a lot of costs for expensive fertilizers with little effort.
Beware of walnut foliage
However, you should not incorporate walnut leaves into a conventional perennial bed. Contained tannins change the pH of the soil. The acid attacks the roots over time. Even so, you don't have to discard walnut foliage. You will find helpful tips on how to deal with the walnut in this article.