Let's roll up our sleeves together, because leaves and pruning waste can get a second life. The tips below will give your garden waste a new purpose.
Garden waste tips
- Create your own compost heap in the garden: Reduce waste and improve the soil at the same time. Note: not everything that can go in the organic waste bin can go on the compost heap! More information about composting can be found on the website of Milieu Centraal.
- Compost your balcony with a worm hotel: No garden? No problem! With a worm hotel, you can compost on your balcony too. Treat your plants to the best soil improver.
- Chickens help with composting: Chickens aren't just fun, they also help with composting. Build a compost pile in the chicken coop and watch how happy they are with garden waste!
- Place leaves under shrubs or trees: Cover them with soil to speed decomposition. Next year, you'll enjoy a natural fertilizer for a thriving garden.
- Help the hedgehogs in our country: Help them by leaving a pile of leaves and branches in your garden. A small effort with a big impact!
For more tips, visit waardlanden.nl/tips