Secret Of Good Harvest

Petr Ermilin

It turns out that the secret of a good harvest is not only in growing plants, but also in collecting their waste. Using grass can help keep your garden fertile and reduce litter. Why is grass waste so important for the garden? Decomposed grass waste contains 4 per cent nitrogen, 1 per cent phosphorus and 2 per cent potassium, which can be converted into organic fertiliser. Although they may seem insignificant on their own, microorganisms in the soil are well saturated with these nutrients.

If you want to keep your garden fertile, then using grass waste can be the perfect solution. Not only will this reduce waste, but it will also provide essential nutrients for your plant life. 

Don't forget that proper use of grass waste can even help cut down on fertiliser and crop protection costs! Save money by letting herbal waste do the work for you. It's easy. Just leave them on the ground and they can save up to 25 per cent on fertiliser consumption.

However, only leave grass waste on the ground if it is short. Short waste decomposes faster. The mulching mode on your lawn mower is a great way to cut grass into small pieces, so use it to cut grass into short pieces. You can't just compost grass waste, but it's a great way to recycle it. 

Also, if you mix them with other materials like leaves or twigs, they will decompose faster and the mixture won't rot or smell bad. 

The secret to a "successful" compost heap is to use other organic waste such as leaves, twigs, and shredded branches in a ratio of around 1:1 or 2:1. You must add two parts grass waste to one part dry organic material.

In humid weather, especially in spring and autumn, it's important to let your grass waste dry for 1-2 days before putting it into your compost pile. Your finished product will be ready within 3 months! The best way to get rid of weeds is to use an herbicide. But if you've applied chemicals recently, use dried grass waste to mulch your garden instead. Spread a 2-3 cm thick layer evenly near the base of plants or grass waste. Mulch keeps water closer to the source by limiting evaporation, which can be especially helpful in dry conditions. 

Trimming grass to create mulch is an easy way to reduce the amount of work in the spring. You can put a 1-1.5cm thick layer if it's fresh grass, as this will allow it to decompose quickly before it starts to rot and smell (or worse, mould). 

Nitrogen is necessary for plants, especially those that need large doses of it. Nitrogen-loving vegetables, such as lettuce and other green vegetables, benefit from the grass's nitrogen content as they can use its nutrients more efficiently. 

It is important to use only grass that has not been treated with herbicides. All cut grasses on your site are very valuable. Make sure you only collect what you need for the garden, and don't forget other organic materials that can help fight bad smells in your compost piles. Grass cuttings are a great way to add more nutrients and organic matter to your compost pile. 

When grass waste is used, it releases copious heat, which greatly speeds up decomposition. 

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