Leafmould

Did you know that fallen leaves can be used to improve your garden?

They can become a pleasant dark brown crumbly soil improver, lawn conditioner and mulch with very little effort.

How to make leafmould:

1. During Autumn gather up fallen leaves

2. If they are dry, water them to help the rotting process

3. Pack them into a black plastic sack

4. Make a few holes in sack with a fork and tie the top loosely

5. Place bag somewhere out of the way (perhaps behind the shed) for a year or two

6. Return 1-2 years later and discover lovely leafmould

After a year or so, leafmould will be crumbly in the hand and can be used as mulch around shrubs, dug in to improve soil or for dressing lawns in autumn.

After 2 years the leafmould, should be a dark brown crumbly material which can also be used as a sowing mix or part of a potting compost.

For full details download the Garden Organic make your own leafmould leaflet.