We use leaf mulch in the garden every year, using it to protect plants, reduce weeds, and improve soil composition along with other organic compost and fertilizer. Smothering Effect: A thick ...

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The recycling of fallen leaves for using in our garden pots and onto garden beds and borders is a very satisfying garden job.

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 ...

Using mulch is a fantastic way to keep your garden healthy, suppress weeds, and retain moisture in the soil. It's one of those gardening practices that feels like a must-do for any gardener ...

Composting is another way to utilize fallen leaves. Composting is the process of speeding up the natural decomposition of ...

Beds and borders can quickly dry out or be taken over by weeds. Using a layer of mulch across the soil surface can prevent this. Follow our guide to mulching, an essential garden technique.

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.