How to make compost yourself and what leaves will do

Compost is considered one of the best fall fertilizers for the garden. Plant leftovers are not just waste that needs to be disposed of as soon as possible, but also a source of nutrients. High-quality compost improves soil fertility.

Even ordinary fallen leaves can become an effective fertilizer if you know the basic nuances. OBOZ.UA figured out which leaves are best used to make high-quality compost for the garden.

Benefits of compost

Compost saturates the soil with essential nutrients and improves its structure. It is an affordable, budget, environmentally friendly and high-quality fertilizer that is often underestimated.

Fallen leaves can be an excellent mulch for warming plants and protecting them during the winter season.

It is important to use the available resources efficiently and effectively. Compost is a great alternative to chemical fertilizers, as it will replenish the soil's nutrient balance and improve yields in the next season.

What leaves will do

Experienced gardeners emphasize that not all leaves are suitable for making compost, so you should take the procedure with all responsibility.

It is best to use leaves of the following trees:

• birch
• oak
• maple
• willow
• poplar
• ash
• hawthorn
• walnut
• chestnut
• beech
• fruit trees

How to make compost

• Shred the leaves thoroughly to speed up the composting process. Good compost should be loose and crumbly.
• It is best to compost leaves in large plastic bags. The leaves should be slightly moistened beforehand.
• Tie the bags and make small holes in them to allow air circulation.

Compost can also be prepared in a separate pit by adding straw and grass along with the leaves.

Remember that the compost should be moist but not soggy.

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