Hefty Strong Lawn AND Leaf Trash Bags, 39 Gallon, 38 Count

 Hefty Strong Lawn AND Leaf Trash Bags, 39 Gallon, 38 Count

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4 Eco-friendly ways to get rid of fall leaves

Fall is here, and soon those beautiful leaves will be falling off the trees and starting to cover your lawn. Many people fear the inevitable lawn rake, but you don't have to if you look at your leaves as a free gift from nature. The leaves do not have to end up in garbage bags or burn batteries. Instead, you can use them to help your garden grow or beautify your home in an eco-friendly way. So if you're ready to change the way you think about fall leaves, read on!

1. Composting autumn leaves

Composting is a great and easy way to use fallen leaves as an organic fertilizer. Composting helps you create mineral-rich soil so you can look forward to a healthy spring landscape. So where do you start? It should have nitrogen-containing ingredients, such as grass clippings, as well as high-carbon materials, such as dried leaves.

Shredded leaves break down faster than whole leaves and are easier to mix in a compost pile. You don't have to shred the leaves, but an easy way to do that is to simply run them over with your lawn mower. Then toss all the leaves into your compost pile with grass clippings and mix them well with a shovel or rake so that the newer leaves are buried under the older composted material. Continue mixing and turning the pile every four to five days to ensure even decomposition of the material in mineral-enriched soil. Cover the compost pile with a tarp in late fall and winter to seal in the heat and keep moisture out. Your compost should be ready to use in about two months. You will know when it changes to a dark brown color and the original ingredients are unrecognizable. It must smell like dirt. At that point, you can dig finished compost into your soil to help your garden grow.

2. Mulching autumn leaves

Compost is an organic soil enhancer that gets into the soil where you garden. Mulch, on the other hand, acts as a protective covering that is spread over the ground and between plants. It works to reduce weeds and maintain moisture. Many people buy mulch, but you can easily make it on your own. All you have to do is collect the blades from your lawn and cut them with your lawn mower. Add in some wood shavings and grass clippings for good measure and voila, you're done! Now, you can plant your flowers and garden plants and place the leaf mulch on the ground to provide easy organic protection. However, unlike compost, you don't want your mulch to break down to the point that its original components are unrecognizable.

3. Leaves as fireplace fuel

Burning entire piles of leaves to get rid of them is wasteful. However, there is nothing wrong with burning leaves if they serve a purpose. If you have a wood burning fireplace, you can give your leaves a worthy purpose. As any Boy Scout veteran will tell you, leaves and twigs are perfect for starting a controlled fire. So, fill a bag with dried leaves from your backyard and store it in a cool, dry place and use a handful each time you light your cozy wood-burning fireplace. The leaves will work as firewood to start the fire faster, and they will give a delicious aroma to your home. It is a win-win situation for everyone involved.

4. Leaves as natural decorations.

Don't forget about the natural beauty of your fall leaves! You can save some of your sheets to use in art projects. Use them on a cold day to make fun indoor crafts with your kids. Pick some of the most colorful and shapely leaves and frame them for a simple and beautiful wall decor. Gather up a bunch of leaves and some old clothes and make a scarecrow for your garden. You can even turn your leaves into potpourri if you like the smell of fresh leaves in the fall. Simply crumble your leaves into mesh bags, add a cinnamon stick as a measure, and enjoy the delicious smell of fall.

If you can't get rid of most of your leaves through composting or mulching, check to see if your city or county provides special assistance for leaf removal. You can also call your garbage collection service to see if they have special yard waste collection days. Many municipalities require property owners to dispose of the leaves in paper bags as an environmental solution. Finally, remember to have fun with your leaves before using them in your home or garden. Find a spot on your hard drive that's free of rocks and make a big pile of leaves for your kids to jump on. They will have a lot of fun and you will have fun watching them create lasting memories. Good luck!

GREEN WASTE RECYCLING

Trees, Leaves And Branches

Green waste recycling is a novel, biodegradable waste material, including grass, leaves, plants, and tree clippings that can be diverted from landfills for recycling. Food waste represents another category that can be included in this group.

The best use of green waste recycling is to compost for gardens, patios, erosion control projects, and agricultural crops. Compost serves as a fertilizer and improves the structure of the soil.

Shredding Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Every year millions of tons of green waste are dumped in landfills instead of being recycled and used as mulch or compost. Dumping green waste in landfills shortens its useful life and also contributes to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. GHG emissions arising from the decomposition of organic waste lodged in landfills have been identified as a major source of emissions that greatly impact global climate change. To help alleviate this situation, many states and provinces in North America have developed mandates on recycling green waste to prevent organic materials from reaching landfills and thus reduce GHG emissions.

The horizontal shredders Peterson are an ideal tool to quickly and effectively reduce green waste and turn them into mulch or compost .

Recommended Tools

CRUSHING PITCHES
Peterson's standard 6-pass carbide picks can be used to crush green debris that is generally a lightweight material, with wood or green components such as plants, shrubs, grass and leaves. If more carbide protection is required due to small contaminants in the raw material, such as rocks or sand, a Peterson 8-pass heavy duty pick is recommended.

GRATES
The selection of grates may vary depending on the size of the final product desired. As a general rule, smaller openings (2 "or 4" hex) are used in the first two positions, as these bars are largely responsible for the size of the product. Grates with larger openings (4 '' or 6 '' hexagonal) are progressively installed in the following positions, which are used as "discharge" grates so that the product leaves the sawmill.