Content
- Thuja chaff - how dangerous is that?
- Are you allowed to chop thuja?
- Add thuja remains to the compost
- Use chopped thuja as mulch cover
- Only chop and compost healthy tree of life
- Tips
When chopping Thujen, it is essential to wear gloves
Thuja chaff - how dangerous is that?
When cutting the Thuja hedge, many cuts are made. Then the question arises, where to go with the shrub? Since the tree of life is highly poisonous, many gardeners do not dare to crush the leftovers. From shredding but no danger, if you pay attention to a few things.
Are you allowed to chop thuja?
The question can be answered unambiguously with yes. You may chop a tree of life, even if the tree is very poisonous. A strong danger of poisoning exists only if you consume parts of the Thuja.
However, you should be aware that some people may already be allergic to inhaling tiny particles of thuja. When chopping, the escape of these particles can not be avoided.
Therefore, chop on a windless day so that the particles are not carried away so far. Wear protection over the mouth and nose to protect your airway.
Add thuja remains to the compost
The shredded remains of the Thuja Hedge may also be brought to the compost without hesitation. There, the essential oils decompose, without representing a danger to humans or animals.
It is recommended to mix thuja waste with other compost materials. Humus exclusively from Thuja is very sour and not suitable for some plants.
To be on the safe side, you should cover thuja compost so that children or animals can not reach it.
Use chopped thuja as mulch cover
The chopped residue of the Tree of Life can also be used very well as a mulch cover for the Thuja hedge. Just sprinkle it under the hedge.
This provides the tree with important nutrients and avoid over-fertilization by mineral fertilizers. In addition, the weeds under the hedge can be kept away so well.
Only chop and compost healthy tree of life
If the thuja has fallen ill with fungi or has been attacked by pests, you must neither chop them up nor bring them to the compost. By crushing fungal spores are further spread in the garden and infested other plants.
Sick tree of life remnants belong in the household waste and not in the garden!
Tips
What applies to the shredding of the Thuja, is also valid for the burning of the cut remnants of a Thuja hedge. There is no danger from the toxins. However, observe the municipal regulations for the burning of garden waste.