The composter is already overflowing with leaves? However, there are still a lot of leaves on the beds and lawn? It doesn't necessarily have to end up in the organic waste bin. You can also put it in a plastic bag
How do you compost leaves in a plastic bag?
To compost leaves in the plastic bag, fill the shredded leaves with compost in layers into the bag, add compost accelerator, close the bag and poke holes for ventilation. After 6-12 months, valuable leaf soil is created for fertilization.
Why is it worth composting leaves in a plastic bag?
Composting the leaves in a plastic bag isspace-savingand completelyuncomplicated. It decomposes there just as well as in the compost.
Plastic bags are also stable and can be easily carried to the place of use later after the leaves have decomposed. The leaf mold will be ready after about 6 to 12 months, depending on which leaves you have composted. You can use them to fertilize rhododendrons, blueberries, broom, blackberries and raspberries, among others.
Which leaves should not end up in a plastic bag?
Leaf varieties that take a long time to completely rot due to a hightannic acid content should end up in a plastic bag. These include, for example, the following types of foliage:
- Walnut
- Poplar
- Plane tree
- Beech
- Oak
- Chestnut
- Gingko
You should instead throw such leaves in the organic waste or take them to a recycling center.
Which leaves are ideal for composting in a plastic bag?
The leaves from thefruit trees in the garden are ideal for composting in a plastic bag because they rot very quickly. You can also use the leaves of linden, maple, birch, alder, ash, elm and various berry bushes.
How are the leaves in the plastic bag composted?
Layersor alternating with compost, the leaves should be put into the plastic bag. Some moist leaves are ideal. In between, it is advisable to add one or twocompost acceleratorand other plant material. After the plastic bag has been filled (commercial garbage bags are sufficient), it is closed. Lastly, pierceholes so that air can reach the foliage.
What is recommended before putting the leaves in the bag?
Before you put the leaves in the plastic bag, it is recommended to shred them. You can simply use a lawn mower for this. Drive the lawn mower (with a collection container) over the leaves you want to collect. The lawnmower will shred it for you in no time.
How can the composting of leaves be accelerated?
Using variousplant partsandauxiliary materials you can speed up the composting of the leaves in the plastic bag. It is advisable to use green waste or kitchen scraps. These contain plenty of nitrogen, which allows decomposition to occur more quickly. In addition, auxiliary materials such as stone dust, horn shavings or horn meal and lime are recommended. Even straw and small twigs can end up in the plastic bag. The diversity helps the microorganisms to decompose the leaves more effectively. The icing on the cake are special compost accelerators, which you can also make yourself.
Tip
Hide unsightly plastic bags
The filled plastic bags, which are quite unsightly, can be hidden behind the arbor, the composter, a hedge or within light bushes.
