Leaf Mould

Did you know that fallen leaves can be used to improve your garden?  They can become a good soil improver, lawn conditioner and mulch with very little effort.

How to make leafmould with a black plastic sack or compost sack:
1.    During Autumn gather up fallen leaves
2.    If they are dry, water them to help the rotting process
3.    Pack then into sack
4.    Make a few holes in sack with a fork and tie the top loosely
5.    Place bag behind shed (or out of the way) 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