Anyone who has fruit trees in his orchard or garden will find fallen leaves under the trees in autumn.You can of course throw them away or burn them. However, nothing should be wasted in the garden, so we can use the collected leaves in two ways.
The first is an addition to the composter. In this case, we add leaves to the previously arranged plant debris.We can also make a typical leaf soil - you will only need a fence on three or four sides to limit the prism. At the bottom of the pile, we can arrange branches to provide airflow, and arrange the leaves directly on them.
It is a good practice to transfer the leaf layer with a layer of plain earth from the garden. We also put a layer of soil to the top so that the leaves are kneaded, have moisture and are not blown by the wind.Leaf soil can also be obtained by placing the leaves in strong foil bags.To ensure air access, make small holes in the bags and then set aside for a season or two. During this time fungi and bacteria will decompose the collected material.
The leaves of fruit trees are extremely valuable because they decompose quickly and, unlike oak, alder and walnut leaves, do not contain tannins that could adversely affect plant growth.Usually, after a year, we obtain a valuable, humus-rich substrate, which we use for growing vegetables or as a valuable addition to strawberry beds.
