In autumn, the color green of the sheets, caused by the chlorophyll pigment, is absorbed by the plant, which uses it as a reserve, appearing other pigments such as carotenoids. When this happens, the tree realizes that winter comes and, for this reason, it sheds all the leaves, which fall like blankets on the ground of the garden.
But, what to do with all the fallen leaves when the trees lose their colorful autumn hand and the ground is covered with multicolored leaves? Today we tell you what you have to do and why you should do it.
Benefits of dried leaves
dry leaves can to protect to the grass from frost, conserving moisture in the soil and, in addition, they can fertilize the soil when they decompose. Fallen leaves contain up to 80 percent of the nutrients a tree absorbs during the growing season. By allowing it to decompose in the soil, it returns all of its nutrients to the soil, where they are reabsorbed by the roots and channeled for a new growing season.
Disadvantages of dry leaves
However, sheets wet are dangerous if left on patio floors or tiled areas, they form a slippery brown mat. In addition, it is advisable to remove fallen leaves on young shoots, grass, evergreen plants and lawns, as plants can rot in reaction to wet leaves. And it is that if we leave the fallen leaves on the grass waiting for it to become compost, those leaves will suffocate and kill the grass long before it becomes compost. But that is not all! The lack of light, air and water can cause very unsightly brown spots on the lawn and the appearance of insects, fungi and other diseases.
How to clean the garden
For clear your garden of leaves You will need a broom or rake, gloves, a dustpan, garbage bags and, if possible, a leaf vacuuming machine. It is best to clean in areas, starting at the ends, sweeping the leaves into small piles. They should then be picked up with the dustpan and placed in a bag to prevent the wind from spreading them again. If you want, you can step on them lightly to crush them and reduce their volume. If you want to take advantage of them you can create compost.
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