Thank you for this wonderful advice and the best part is it’s free! 😅 I have plenty of leaves in my backyard to turn into this wonderful organic gold mine! Thanks so much from an amateur new gardener! 😊🙏🏾❤️
In the fall I shred my leaves and then spread over my flower beds at that time, about 1 to 2 inch thick. will this do the same? as a big pile and then wait till spring. thank you, Genie
Check your local garden center or online for a leaf shredder. You can also use a mulching mower or garden strimmer to help shred leaves. Good luck, and welcome to the channel!
Hi, @dustyflats3832 We didn't remove your question and answered it yesterday, but we're not seeing it either!? Research has shown that PFAS concentrations in biosolid fertilizers, like Milorganite, vary significantly depending on local conditions, such as the type of water supply, the presence of fire suppression training sites, and industries that manufacture or use PFAS. For Milorganite fertilizer, local conditions that contribute to the production of our product favor low concentrations. In fact, for PFAS sampling for Maine, concentrations for two of the three analyzed compounds were below the level of detection, and the third was slightly above the level of detection, confirming minimal PFAS risk. Milorganite fertilizer supports (1) research into the fate of and risk from the PFAS that already exist in commerce and the environment and (2) restrictions on the continuing production and use of these chemicals. The entire water reclamation community is engaged with these issues. For more information, view the PFAS fact sheet by the California Association of Sanitation Agencies. casaweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/4-CASA_PFASFactSheet4.pdf ▼
I rake leaves around my plants and shrubs in the fall and use them as a protective ground cover. In the spring I just throw some fertilizer, compost, and mulch over the top. I don’t do this in areas that I plan to use seeds, it’s too thick and heavy.
You can rake or blow the leaves directly into your garden beds once the leaves have been shredded. Apply a layer of leaf mulch about 2” deep to cover the soil surface. Excess shredded leaves are a great addition to your compost pile, or like @joegardenerTV , make an easy leaf compost to use in spring. For more info: www.milorganite.com/blog/garden-landscape/using-fall-leaves-garden
Thats great for mulching, but this way you accelerate the composting process and create more dense, nutrient rich soil. I think a combination of both would be best, depending on how much work you want to do of creating the pile lol
Rain or snow is OK. The warmer the temperature outside, and sunlight will help compost the leaves faster. However, dry leaves will work better for mulching.
Milorganite-Has there been testing for PFAs on your fertilizer? Reason I ask is because there was a recent testing of private shallow wells (40’ or less) in WI that showed high PFAs and could be linked to sewage which Milorganite is made from. PFAs can come from various sources like stain protectors, fire fighting foam, non stick cookware, ect., but I’m pretty sure private wells that were tested are not contaminated from known sources. I believe it was suggested that a contributing factor could be from fields where sewage is spread,but I’m sure they tested wells that were not by such fields. I remember back a few years when Asian Jumping Worms were sold as compost turners and now it is found they are eating up forest floors. If your fertilizer isn’t tested, preferably by third party, then how would we know if it’s not a contributor to PFAs? Study: PFAS detected in 71 percent of shallow private wells tested statewide WPR.org
@@dustyflats3832 Research has shown that PFAS concentrations in biosolid fertilizers, like Milorganite, vary significantly depending on local conditions, such as the type of water supply, the presence of fire suppression training sites, and industries that manufacture or use PFAS. For Milorganite fertilizer, local conditions that contribute to the production of our product favor low concentrations. In fact, for PFAS sampling for Maine, concentrations for two of the three analyzed compounds were below the level of detection, and the third was slightly above the level of detection, confirming minimal PFAS risk. Milorganite fertilizer supports (1) research into the fate of and risk from the PFAS that already exist in commerce and the environment and (2) restrictions on the continuing production and use of these chemicals. The entire water reclamation community is engaged with these issues. For more information, view the PFAS fact sheet by the California Association of Sanitation Agencies. casaweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/4-CASA_PFASFactSheet4.pdf
@@dustyflats3832 You are kidding me! I did not know that. I bought some of this last year. Spread it on my lawn. Still have some left in the bag. I threw some on my vegetables, too. :(
@joegardenerTV vegetable garden includes 16 raised beds using untreated 6" x 6" cedar timbers. Each bed is 12’ x 4’ and 18” high. In this blog, Joe reviews different raised bed materials: www.milorganite.com/blog/garden-landscape/selecting-materials-your-raised-garden-bed
I have a bucket sitting in my yard, in the same style as those orange buckets. I've been washing sand in it. But every day UA-cam sends me videos featuring a gardener with the same style bucket. Hmmm.
Beautifully broken down leaf mold makes me so happy.
Leaf mold is GOLD!!!!!
I just mow and bag the leaves, spread as much as 12” thick. Spread fertilizer and wait till spring! Mowing the leaves keeps them from blowing away.
I shred mine in a plastic dustbin with a garden strimmer, works a treat.
Thank you for this wonderful advice and the best part is it’s free! 😅 I have plenty of leaves in my backyard to turn into this wonderful organic gold mine! Thanks so much from an amateur new gardener! 😊🙏🏾❤️
Great content and replies I didn't expect from a fertilizer company. Looking forward to your other videos
New subscriber,thanks for sharing nice video.
Great tips, TY
Beautiful
In the fall I shred my leaves and then spread over my flower beds at that time, about 1 to 2 inch thick. will this do the same? as a big pile and then wait till spring. thank you, Genie
Mow over the leafs Put in a garbage bag alittle water let it sit and in a couple of months boom you got it
Awesome channel I subscribed. I had no idea leaf shredders are a thing where can I buy one?
Check your local garden center or online for a leaf shredder. You can also use a mulching mower or garden strimmer to help shred leaves. Good luck, and welcome to the channel!
I see my question was removed?
Does Milorganite test the fertilizer made from sewage for PFAs?
Hi, @dustyflats3832 We didn't remove your question and answered it yesterday, but we're not seeing it either!? Research has shown that PFAS concentrations in biosolid fertilizers, like Milorganite, vary significantly depending on local conditions, such as the type of water supply, the presence of fire suppression training sites, and industries that manufacture or use PFAS.
For Milorganite fertilizer, local conditions that contribute to the production of our product favor low concentrations. In fact, for PFAS sampling for Maine, concentrations for two of the three analyzed compounds were below the level of detection, and the third was slightly above the level of detection, confirming minimal PFAS risk.
Milorganite fertilizer supports (1) research into the fate of and risk from the PFAS that already exist in commerce and the environment and (2) restrictions on the continuing production and use of these chemicals. The entire water reclamation community is engaged with these issues.
For more information, view the PFAS fact sheet by the California Association of Sanitation Agencies. casaweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/4-CASA_PFASFactSheet4.pdf
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Why would you not just add the shredded leaves on the beds in the fall?
That’s what I do. 3-4” in beds of shredded leaves, over 2” compost.
By spring it’s awesome.
Looks nicer in the more composted form
I rake leaves around my plants and shrubs in the fall and use them as a protective ground cover. In the spring I just throw some fertilizer, compost, and mulch over the top. I don’t do this in areas that I plan to use seeds, it’s too thick and heavy.
You can rake or blow the leaves directly into your garden beds once the leaves have been shredded. Apply a layer of leaf mulch about 2” deep to cover the soil surface. Excess shredded leaves are a great addition to your compost pile, or like @joegardenerTV , make an easy leaf compost to use in spring. For more info: www.milorganite.com/blog/garden-landscape/using-fall-leaves-garden
Thats great for mulching, but this way you accelerate the composting process and create more dense, nutrient rich soil. I think a combination of both would be best, depending on how much work you want to do of creating the pile lol
Does it matter if it rains on the leaves you’ve shredded and waiting to break down?
Rain is good for the worms and microbes.
Rain or snow is OK. The warmer the temperature outside, and sunlight will help compost the leaves faster. However, dry leaves will work better for mulching.
Milorganite-Has there been testing for PFAs on your fertilizer?
Reason I ask is because there was a recent testing of private shallow wells (40’ or less) in WI that showed high PFAs and could be linked to sewage which Milorganite is made from.
PFAs can come from various sources like stain protectors, fire fighting foam, non stick cookware, ect., but I’m pretty sure private wells that were tested are not contaminated from known sources. I believe it was suggested that a contributing factor could be from fields where sewage is spread,but I’m sure they tested wells that were not by such fields.
I remember back a few years when Asian Jumping Worms were sold as compost turners and now it is found they are eating up forest floors.
If your fertilizer isn’t tested, preferably by third party, then how would we know if it’s not a contributor to PFAs?
Study: PFAS detected in 71 percent of shallow private wells tested statewide
WPR.org
@@dustyflats3832 Research has shown that PFAS concentrations in biosolid fertilizers, like Milorganite, vary significantly depending on local conditions, such as the type of water supply, the presence of fire suppression training sites, and industries that manufacture or use PFAS.
For Milorganite fertilizer, local conditions that contribute to the production of our product favor low concentrations. In fact, for PFAS sampling for Maine, concentrations for two of the three analyzed compounds were below the level of detection, and the third was slightly above the level of detection, confirming minimal PFAS risk.
Milorganite fertilizer supports (1) research into the fate of and risk from the PFAS that already exist in commerce and the environment and (2) restrictions on the continuing production and use of these chemicals. The entire water reclamation community is engaged with these issues.
For more information, view the PFAS fact sheet by the California Association of Sanitation Agencies. casaweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/4-CASA_PFASFactSheet4.pdf
@@dustyflats3832 You are kidding me! I did not know that. I bought some of this last year. Spread it on my lawn. Still have some left in the bag. I threw some on my vegetables, too. :(
sorry to mess up the 420th like but i couldnt resist
What are those timbers made from?
@joegardenerTV vegetable garden includes 16 raised beds using untreated 6" x 6" cedar timbers. Each bed is 12’ x 4’ and 18” high. In this blog, Joe reviews different raised bed materials: www.milorganite.com/blog/garden-landscape/selecting-materials-your-raised-garden-bed
@@MilorganiteFertilizer what is the huge cost to raise 6 plants?
I have a bucket sitting in my yard, in the same style as those orange buckets. I've been washing sand in it. But every day UA-cam sends me videos featuring a gardener with the same style bucket. Hmmm.
3:04 That’s the same plastic fork I eat with.
WHY IS THAT FENCE THERE?