The Secret Ingredient to a Thriving Garden

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Transform your garden into a flourishing paradise with the power of leaf mold! Learn how to make this natural wonder that can enrich your soil, retain moisture, and suppress weeds.

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Gather Leaves Collect fallen leaves in the fall when they are abundant. You can use a rake or a leaf blower to speed up the process.

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Create a Leaf Pile Pile the leaves in a corner of your garden or in a designated compost bin. If you’re using a bin, it’s a good idea to drill holes in it for aeration.

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Let Nature Work Unlike regular compost, leaf mold composting doesn’t require turning or adding other materials. Simply let the leaves sit and decompose naturally.

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Patience is Key Leaf mold takes time to fully mature, typically between six months to two years. During this period, the leaves will break down and turn into a crumbly, dark substance.

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Use It in Your Garden Once your leaf mold is ready, spread it over your garden beds as a leaf litter mulch, or mix it into your soil.

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The Plastic Garbage Bag Method If you lack garden space, collect leaves in a plastic garbage bag. Moisten the leaves in the bag, seal them, and cut a few holes to create airflow. Then let it sit, but check it periodically to ensure it stays moist. If the leaves are dry, add more water.

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Follow along to learn more about making leaf mold for your garden.

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