Use autumn leaves sensibly – 5 tips

The leaves are slowly saying goodbye to the bushes and trees – autumn is approaching in brisk steps. While the plants are slowly entering the winter break, that means a lot of work for you, because the carpet of leaves must definitely be removed before the first snowfall. But how can you properly remove the leaves? And what can you do with it afterwards? We have helpful tips on how you can use your autumn leaves in the garden in a meaningful way in the following blog post.

In contrast to conifers, deciduous trees shed their leaves in autumn. This happens because the water is constantly evaporating through the leaves and this means that a tree has to absorb a lot of water. In winter, however, the water in the ground is usually frozen, which means that the leaves are simply thrown off. This means that a tree can get by with very little water for a long time. In the autumn months, the tree deprives all of its nutrients and closes the leaf stalks, cutting the leaves off from the water supply. This subsequently leads to them becoming colorful, withering and ultimately falling off.

Do the leaves even have to go?

The question can be answered clearly with YES . Especially when it comes to free lawns. If the autumn leaves remain there, the lawn underneath could rot over the winter – this must be prevented. As harmful as it can be for the meadow, the leaves can be useful for certain areas in the garden, because:

• Foliage is the best natural fertilizer
• can serve as a shelter for animals
• can be used as frost protection for plants
• and much more.

Which devices make it easier to collect leaves?

First of all, the foliage must be collected, and it must be done as effectively as possible. Leaf blowers and leaf blowers have been offered for many years. Of course, this type is supposedly the most pleasant and uncomplicated. But be careful! On the one hand, the acquisition is cost-intensive, on the other hand, such devices have far-reaching consequences. In addition to the noise pollution, leaf blowers cause massive dust pollution and are anything but optimal for your health. In many places there are also bans on such devices. In addition to leaves, leaf vacuums also suck in many garden protégés, which should definitely be avoided.

Even if it seems tedious at times: We still recommend rakes and fan brooms. There are different versions with different tines and materials. Steel rakes are known for their durability and are generally suitable for the garden. Rubber rakes, on the other hand, are perfect for terraces and the like, as they leave no scratches on the floor. It is also important to stow the garden tools safely, cleanly and space-savingly over the winter.