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Can you chop and compost cherry laurel?
Can you chop cherry laurel?
You can use the leaves and other parts of the cherry laurel plant chop and throw in the compost. However, it applies to both the chopping process and the subsequent one composting there are a few things to keep in mind so that you do not unnecessarily endanger yourself or other living beings.
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What is the best way to chop cherry laurel?
It is best to use one to chop cherry laurel chopper. A turbine shredder works quickly and quietly. Alternatively, you can shred the leathery ones leaves and the thin branches, use a knife (quick, but noisy) or roller shredder (quieter, but also slower).
It is also important when chopping Protective clothing including heavy duty gardening gloves
to wear. In this way you prevent your skin from being exposed to the potentially allergenic substances toxins comes into contact, which are contained in all plant parts of the cherry laurel.How big should the cherry laurel chaff be?
The chaff of the cherry laurel should as small as possible be. There is no precise measurement. But if you put the leaves and other parts of the cherry laurel plant in a few centimeters of cuttings shredded, it is ideal for composting.
Tip
Chopped cherry laurel leaves rot so quickly
The smaller the chaff of the leaves and other parts of the cherry laurel plant, the faster they decompose on the compost. It usually takes no longer than nine months for them to rot. You can speed up the process even further by adding a compost starter.