The hidden alchemy that brings it about – the countless microorganisms that drive decay – gives leaf mould its almost magical quality. As part of reducing my reliance on manure and other ...

As you’d expect, leaf mold starts with leaves ... Once you’ve got a bunch of clean leaves, pile them up and let them decay. You’ll want to keep them moist, just like compost.

The best leaves to use are those fallen from oak, beech, and hornbeam trees, for their rapid decay rate. While leaf mold can form over 2-3 years adding grass clipping to the leaf mulch increases ...

Composts come in all sizes, materials and mixes, from peat-free compost to loam-based compost, seed compost to potting compost, but not everyone knows about leaf mould. The name might sound a ...

Similarly, in hot, dry weather make sure to keep the rotting leaves cool and damp to sustain the natural process of decay. How will you know when it’s ready to use? Well-rotted leaf mould should ...

A gardening expert has revealed how you can use fallen leaves to help give your garden a health boost this autumn. Monty Don has shared his top tips for quickly tidying up your outdoor space ...

Most leaves can be turned into leaf mould, but some take longer to compost than others. Oak, alder and hornbeam will soon rot down, while sycamore, beech, horse chestnut and sweet chestnut take a ...

As reported by the The Express, Louise advised: “I mulch my hydrangeas every year in the spring after pruning them, using homemade leaf mould. This is ideal as I’m not trying to provide nutrition.