From Waste to Wonder: How Sawdust Can Supercharge Your Garden!

From Waste to Wonder: How Sawdust Can Supercharge Your Garden!
Sawdust might seem like an ordinary byproduct of woodworking, but it holds incredible potential in the garden. Its versatility and benefits make it a valuable resource that can transform the way plants grow and thrive. With just a few thoughtful applications, sawdust can improve soil health, protect plants, and even become a vital component in growing certain crops.
One of the most impactful ways to use sawdust in gardening is as a mulch. When spread around the base of fruit trees or vegetable plants, it creates a protective barrier that shields the soil. This barrier plays a crucial role in temperature regulation. During the scorching summer months, it keeps the soil cool, preventing heat stress on plants. In colder weather, it retains warmth, protecting roots from freezing temperatures. Sawdust also excels at suppressing weeds, blocking sunlight so unwanted growth doesn’t stand a chance.

[@RosanaSuarez-ms1wt]

Excellent thanks

[@faridasgardencrafts]

Very good amazing gardening ☘️🌿🪴👍

[@victorlara.]

What type of wood would you recommend as saw dust and are you acquiring this saw dust locally? Thank you for the video!

[@impalumemwansa1711]

Can I use this to a wet land

[@emeraldfox7175]

Yes

[@Henrydreamer123E6]

WAIT WHA- Omg thanks for the advice actually

[@FanNy-ku6wt]

What about Nitrogen deficiency ?

[@novampires223]

Only happens if you dig it into the soil, I have used it for years with no issues. And not sure I really believe that it does delete. I moved my garden to the opposite end of my state, taking dozens and dozens of my plants. When I ran out of soil for the plastic pots I used straight sawdust. Those plants did just fine. Some are still in those pots waiting to be planted, sawdust is all broken down now😊

[@FanNy-ku6wt]

@@novampires223 Thank you for your answer. Since sawdust has a C/N ratio of around 200, it could harm the plants by taking all the Nitrogen to break down, but if you say it's fine unless you mix it to the soil, which makes sense, i'll try it.