Why remove leaves?
Typical plants that feel good in the rock garden are usually very sensitive to moisture. Wet autumn leaves quickly lead to mold growth. In addition, there is an acute risk of slipping on the terrace if the leaves become damp due to precipitation. In addition, of course, there is the optical component. Anyone who owns a lovingly landscaped rock garden would of course also want to present it. Leaves between the stones reduce the look considerably, especially since it sometimes leaves ugly brown spots on light walls or boulders.
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Foliage removal methods
On the race there are numerous options available to you to remove the foliage remove.
- Rake leaves
- Pick up leaves
- Sweep the leaves
- Foliage with the mowing machine/ Remove the tractor
But do the mentioned aids also work on stone floors?
Appropriate measures
To make elaborate arrangements Pebbles To avoid damaging it, it is best to use one Brushwood. You can easily make this yourself:
- Cut a few willow branches.
- Tie this around a wooden stick.
- Shorten the rods to the desired length.
If you do not want to damage the sensitive stones on your terrace, I recommend using a rubber rake. This utensil is specially designed for sweeping stones.
What many do not consider is that the lawnmower can also be used to remove leaves on the terrace. However, the surface must be at ground level so as not to damage the cutting blades.
Unsuitable measures
However, a leaf blower is only recommended to a limited extent. Especially in gravel beds you destroy the look by stirring up small stones in addition to leaves. In addition, numerous insects live between the stones, whose natural habitat you would destroy.