Gardeners urged to do 1 thing with fallen leaves before the end of November

The answer is that I turn them into leaf mould. In about 12 months, the leaves decompose to create mulch and compost. The recycling of fallen leaves to use in our garden pots, on garden beds, and borders is a very satisfying gardening job.

It's very simple to do, and by doing this job every autumn, we will create a yearly supply of mulch and compost. All we need are gloves and a rake to fill old compost bags with as many golden leaves as we can rake and heap up. The leaves inside the bags should be moist but not waterlogged, also prick the base of the bags to circulate air and prevent them filling with water.

The bags should be closed up tightly so the process of decomposition can start.

Once you are happy with your bags of leaves, simply tuck them out of the way and forget about them until this time next year.

The nutritious contents will mulch the beds and borders and improve the soil, and if left longer into the following spring, compost for potting up plants.

Just remember to repeat the process every autumn and your plants will continue to enjoy the nutrient-rich contents.

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