How to Practice Responsible Garden Waste Management






Some people are inclined to believe that there is nothing wrong with creating garden waste and that it can be left where it is. After all, it’s biodegradable.

However, improper garden waste management comes with several negative impacts. For one, dumping them in the bush is usually a catalyst for thick weed growth in waterways. In some cases, the improper disposal of infected leaves and branches can result in a massive spread of plant diseases that end up harming farms.

 

It definitely goes without saying that responsible garden waste management is a must. So, how do you go about it? Professional gardening service providers recommend the following practices:




 

  •    Don’t throw garden waste in the local bush.

As mentioned earlier, throwing garden waste in the bush is responsible for weeds growing in sewers and waterways. If you don’t know where to dump your garden rubbish, get in touch with your local lawn care and maintenance service to find the appropriate locations for garden waste disposal in your community.

  •    Place infected branches and plants, as well as those infested with pests, in leaf bags.

Since burning garden waste has long been discouraged because the activity can pollute the air, the best way to deal with infected and infested garden waste is to gather them all up in a disposable bag. You have to make sure that these will not be added to your compost pile because they will render the compost useless. Call a rubbish removal service to take care of the disposal job.

  •    Get rid of weeds that are ready to reproduce and place them in a black rubbish bag.

Pluck weeds out if you’re not inclined to kill them off with white vinegar, and then stuff them in a black plastic bag. Seal the plastic bag and leave it out in the sun to “bake” the weeds to death. You can decide afterward if you should mulch the baked weeds or dispose them.

  •    Leave grass clippings where they are.

Grass clippings after a thorough lawn mowing session can actually be left on the lawn. They’re usually very small and they decompose fast, serving as natural lawn fertiliser.

  •    Always cover your compost heap.

Compost can attract all kinds of pests. Also, as it decomposes over time, it’s going to stink horribly. Cover your compost really well – better yet, invest in a well-sealed compost bin.

  •    Don’t let fallen leaves create matting on your lawn.

Always rake fallen leaves and then decide if you should place them in your compost heap or in biodegradable bags that the green council can pick up. It’s best to prevent fallen leaves from matting because they can suffocate the lawn and prevent new grass growth from thriving.




 

Responsible garden waste management practices will not just improve the state of your property’s outdoor space; it also can have a huge impact on the environment. So, do commit to these practices and continue pursuing more information on how to go about this important task. Get in touch with your local gardening experts. Schedule a consultation with them and get valuable pieces of advice on how to take a greener approach to effective garden waste management.

 




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