For the typical green thumb, it goes without saying that you care a lot about the environment.
Chances are that you do everything within your power to help preserve the beautiful earth you nurture on your property, and you try to sustain the rest of the earth as well.
Conscientious efforts like recycling can have a positive impact, as they often reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and help to lower the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere.
One thing you may not have realized, however, is that repurposing is even more effective and sustainable than recycling. While recycling can be tricky, as many products are incompatible with the recycling process and greenhouse gases are produced during part of the recycling process, repurposing is a fantastic way to reduce waste and cut demand while meeting the needs of your landscape.
One of the best ways to do this is through using leaves as a fertilizer. Here are the best tips on forgoing leaf removal and using leaves as fertilizer from the landscaping professionals at The Parke Company.
How to Repurpose Leaves
Leaves as Mulch
Using leaves as mulch is a great way to improve your landscape in a sustainable manner, but it is only beneficial if you do it correctly.
To use your leaves as fertilizer, there are a few things you must do first.
In general, it is best to use leaves that are dry first. If you have wet leaves, you may want to gather and lay them out to allow them to dry. These leaves should then be crushed to spread evenly across your garden or whatever area needs fertilized.
If you have piles of damp leaves with trapped moisture, however, those are not completely lost. These leaves are now decomposing and can still help the state of your garden.
It is best to place the leaves a few inches around trees or shrubs to ensure that you are insulating but not suffocating your landscaping features.
Landscape Benefits
Just like typical mulch, recycled leaves as mulch can benefit your garden in a variety of ways.
Leaves can serve as a tremendous insulator and help to trap heat, protecting some of your more temperature-sensitive plants.
Compost or mulch of any kind can also help to improve the quality of soil. Composting materials from the leaves can improve the fertility of your soil as well as increase the retention of moisture.
Using leaves as a fertilizer is a cost-effective and sustainable way to improve the quality of your garden, all while using materials you already have on your property.
Contact The Parke Company Today
Using leaves can be a great way to save money and beautify your property in a sustainable and cost-effective manner, but to the untrained person, it may be difficult to figure out just where to start.
Avoid the danger and expense of a project gone sideways by hiring the right landscaping maintenance company to meet your specific needs. Whether it is lawn mowing, leaf removal, or more complex projects like hardscape installation and tree trimming, The Parke Company is the right landscaping company for the job.
Our experienced professionals are ready to develop a landscaping plan that works for your property and your budget. Don’t leave your landscaping maintenance up to chance. Give us a call (615-350-6033) or contact us online today to see how The Parke Company difference can work for you.