In autumn, every gardener is faced with a mountain of fallen leaves. Most are in a hurry to get rid of it, taking it out of the territory or burning it. But it is these leaves that can become the most valuable fertilizer that will transform your garden in the spring.
The secret is in the right approach to creating leaf humus. Unlike slow composting, there is an accelerated method that allows you to get useful fertilizer in just a few months.
Instant cooking technology:
- The collected leaves are compacted tightly into black plastic garbage bags.
- Add a few handfuls of soil or ready-made compost – this will speed up the decomposition process.
- Water with urea solution (2 tablespoons per 10 liters of water) to saturate with nitrogen.
- The bags are tied and pierced in several places for ventilation.
- Leave in a secluded corner of the garden until spring.
How does this work:
A greenhouse effect is created in a confined space, and the black color of the bags attracts solar heat. Bacteria from the added soil quickly process the foliage into a nutrient substrate. By April you will receive a loose, dark mass without traces of fungi and pests.
Directions for use:
- Adding to holes when planting seedlings;
- Mulching tree trunks;
- Improving the structure of heavy soil;
- Feeding perennial flowers.
This humus is especially valuable for plants that prefer acidic soils – hydrangeas, rhododendrons, blueberries. It not only nourishes, but also loosens the soil, helping the roots breathe.
