Even on the lawn, sweeping leaves can be very tedious. In the rock bed, however, you cannot even rely on the support of your rake. If the leaves are stuck in the grooves of stones that are close together, only manual removal will help, right? On this page you can read how to make leaf removal as easy as possible.
Leaves between rocks are best removed with a willow broom
Why remove foliage?
Typical plants that feel comfortable in the rock garden are usually very sensitive to moisture. Wet autumn leaves quickly lead to mold growth. In addition, there is an acute risk of slipping on the terrace if the leaves become damp due to precipitation. In addition, of course, there is the optical component. Anyone who owns a lovingly landscaped rock garden naturally wants to present it. Leaves between the stones reduce the look considerably, especially since they sometimes leave ugly brown spots on light-colored walls or boulders.
Foliage Removal Methods
There are many ways to remove leaves from the lawn.
- raking leaves
- collect leaves
- sweeping leaves
- Remove leaves with the lawnmower/tractor
But do the tools mentioned also work on stone floors?
Appropriate measures
In order not to damage elaborate arrangements made of pebbles, it is best to use a brush. You can easily make this yourself:
- Cut some willow rods.
- Tie them around a wooden stick.
- Shorten the rods to the desired length.
If you don't want to damage the delicate stones on your patio, I recommend using a rubber rake. This utensil is specially designed for sweeping on stones.
What many do not consider is that removing leaves with a lawn mower on the terrace also works. However, the surface must be level so as not to damage the cutting blades.
Inappropriate measures
However, a leaf blower is only recommended to a limited extent. Especially in gravel beds you destroy the optics by whirling up small stones as well as leaves. In addition, numerous insects live between the stones, whose natural habitat you would destroy.