Don’t throw away kitchen waste or fallen leaves! You can easily reuse soil or make leaf mold Soil Rejuvenation:

1. Uproot previous crops, leaving roots intertwined.
2. Remove remaining plant roots and pour boiling water over the soil.
3. Sterilize soil in sunlight for 1-3 weeks.
4. Add soil conditioner and mix thoroughly.
5. Optionally, add vegetable scraps and fruit peels, then sprinkle rice bran.
6. Ensure proper drainage and avoid shells, salt, and oily residues.
Leaf Mold Creation:
1. Collect fallen leaves into a bag.
2. Layer leaves with rice bran and soil conditioner.
3. Create holes at the bag’s bottom for drainage.
4. Add water until it drains, sprinkle rice bran and conditioner.
5. Tie the bag and place it in a sunny spot.
6. Stir leaves periodically and monitor temperature.
7. Weight the bag to promote decomposition and aerate weekly.
8. After less than two months, transfer the blackened leaf mold to a container.
By following these steps, you can effectively reuse old soil and create nutrient-rich leaf mold for your garden.