Want to know what to do with your autumn leaves? Make them into leaf mould!
Yuck! I hear you say. But it’s actually really good for your garden. The leaves contain nitrogen and will benefit any vegie garden. Leafy crops such as cabbage, or lettuce require alot of nitrogen to flourish. It will also condition the soil and add organic matter into the soil and it’s basically free.
All you need is a place to put your leaves, either in sacks, plastic bags with holes, or chicken wire cages. Don’t add any other garden waste into the pile, and make sure the heap is kept moist to assist with breaking it down. It can take up to a year or two depending on the pile size and weather conditions. The rainy season is the best time to start making your piles.
Once your leaf mould is black and broken down you can dig it into your soil around the garden just like compost. It can even be used as a growing medium like seed raising mix.
