A huge pile of leaves has already accumulated. If you want to put the leaves to good use, you can put them in the raised bed. But which layer does the leaves form in the raised bed and is every autumn leaf suitable for the raised bed?
Which leaves are allowed in the raised bed and how are they layered?
Leaves from birch, linden, maple, fruit trees, beech, serviceberry, forsythia, alder, hawthorn and willow are suitable for the raised bed. In the raised bed, the leaves are processed into the penultimate 20 cm thick layer and are transformed into nutrient-rich humus soil that supports the plants.
Which foliage is suitable for the raised bed?
The foliageof many trees and shrubs is suitable for the raised bed. In the garden, for example, the leaves of birch, linden, maple and various fruit trees such as cherries and apples decompose quickly. In addition, the leaves of beech, serviceberry, forsythia, alder, hawthorn and willow are suitable for filling a raised bed.
Which foliage is unsuitable for the raised bed and why?
You should not usenut leavesor leaves fromconifers for the raised bed. While nut leaves inhibit the growth of plants, tree needles create an acidic environment that only a few plants like. The leaves of oak, ivy and plane trees are also unsuitable for raised beds.
When do the leaves come into the raised bed?
InAutumn you can collect the leaves from the lawn or bed and bring them into the raised bed together with compost, tree cuttings, shrub cuttings, etc. It's best when the leaves are wet because then they decompose more quickly.
In the spring you can refill again if necessary. Then a further, but rather thinner, layer of leaves can be added to the raised bed and lightly raked under.
How are the leaves layered in the raised bed?
If you want to fill the raised bed, the leaves will find their right place in thepenultimate place. At the very bottom there are branches, twigs, grass clippings, straw and earth. The next layer is the autumn leaves. Layer it about 20cm thick. Add coarse compost and 10 cm of good soil on top.
Why are leaves beneficial in raised beds?
In the raised bed, the leaves transform into valuable soil over the months. By the time the seeds are sown in spring, a large part has already rotted away. The plants then find particularly humus-rich and nutrient-rich soil in the raised bed.
Tip
Reuse unsuitable leaves
The leaves that you do not put in the raised bed, such as the leaves of walnuts, hazelnuts and oak, can still be used. For example, you can use it to create a hedgehog hiding place and winter quarters for insects by piling it into a pile of leaves.