Leaf mulching is another alternative to making good use of leaves. Compared to other kinds of mulches (consider using yard clippings as well), leaf mulch breaks down quicker. These organic materials are already made available to you, at no extra cost. You'll just have to rake them off from the ground, to start processing them as mulch for your garden or lawn.
Benefits to Leaf Mulching
When mulching leaves are broken down, the ground then absorbs the nutrients from it, to further help its condition to improve. Mulch from leaves also has the following benefits to it like water retention (helps improve the soil's capacity to retain water and moisture), has a moderate soil temperature, improves soil texture, and also helps control the growth of weeds. Mulch from leaves helps keep the soil from drying up, which also helps limit the need to water it all the time.
4 Tips to easy leaf mulching
The first tip that you can do to make leaf mulchers is to choose, and sort-out the kinds of leaves that will be used as mulch. Try to incorporate leaves that are still fresh, along with dried ones as well.
The second tip that you should also consider doing is to shred the leaves for mulching. It's best to shred them rather than leave them as is (to also avoid bulkiness inside a compost bin for example). You can try mowing them over, and then raking the shredded leaves afterward. You can also try using the garden leaf collectors to help you gather the leaves comfortably, rather by hand.
The third tip is to save the leaves that have been shredded into a compost bin, like a rotating compost bin for example. Place your container in a space where it's dry. Keep it away from moist surroundings, as the moist may damage the leaves that you'll be using for mulching later on.
The last tip would be is to use them immediately. You won't have to store them since the shredded leaves can be used in an instant.
Spreading the leaf mulch on your garden or lawn
Once you've finished with your leaf mulching (whether these were collected through leaf raking or through a leaf sweeper), start spreading them on top of the soil. It can help protect the soil from damage brought about by strong winds and heavy rains. It can also help stunt the growth of weeds. But do take note that you're going to have to limit the mulch that you put on the soil and roots embedded in it, as this may limit the flow of oxygen and water that it needs. Also avoid putting mounts on your tree bottoms, as these may attract unwanted pest visits and diseases.
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