Use this rough compost as mulch, round plants in a bed or border or spread it thinly over any vacant space in the veg plot. The mulch will continue to break down over winter and the nutrients will ...
The result is compost, a dark brown, crumbly material with an earthy smell. This material is invaluable when dug into the soil to enrich beds before planting. Save fallen leaves and use as mulch ...
Rather than let leaves languish on the lawn or send them to the landfill, Trinklein recommends two ways of using leaves effectively: Either mulch the leaves by mowing or make a compost pile.