Turn Yard Waste Into Mulch
Leaf clippings, twigs, and brush overgrowth can be used to create an organic mulch product. Collect materials from your yard, and use a lawnmower or a portable mulcher to cut the yard waste into small pieces that can be used to accent and insulate portions of your property.
The Cleanup Process
Fallen leaves and twigs can clog drainpipes and inhibit the natural growth cycle of grass blades and native plant species. If yard waste remains on a lawn and becomes wet, the heaviness of the materials can damage grass and plants.
To tidy up your yard, rake or sweep leaves into a pile, pick up loose twigs and branches, and prune bushes and plants that are overgrown. If leaves are going to be the main component used to create mulch, use a lawnmower with a bag attachment to mow your lawn. While you move the lawnmower over surfaces that contain leaves, the leaves will be clipped into small pieces and will be contained with the grass blades that are cut.
If there are many different yard materials covering your lawn, bag up the materials and use a portable mulcher to cut yard waste into smaller fragments. A portable unit will offer several cycles that are each designed to cut materials that are various thicknesses and lengths. All of the mulch that you make can be bagged up for future use or can immediately be added to flowerbeds, gardens, and other property that is going to be accented or that will benefit from the addition of insulating material.
A Color Scheme And Preservation Strategies
Access to different wood and plant varieties will support the decision to use a mulching color scheme. Mulch pieces that are earthy tones will complement greenery, and leaf and grass clippings may contrast well with bright-colored blooms. If you choose to add pops of color to your property, separate the materials that will be used for mulching purposes and cut up each material independently.
Use thin layers of mulch to create borders around the base of plants or bushes. Although mulch may occasionally get wet and eventually decompose, decomposed materials will strengthen the soil, due to the addition of nutrients. To preserve the appearance of mulch, use a hand rake to spread out materials that become clumped together. Add a layer of dry mulch pieces on top of any pieces that have become wet or that have decomposed.
If you want to buy your mulch, check out a local home and garden store.
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