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What's the best use for leaf mould?

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ErrolTheDragon · 11/04/2020 17:08

I've just excavated quite a few bags of leaf mould in various vintages from a dark corner that I need for piling up prunings that I can't take to the dump. Some of it isn't ready yet (still quite leafy) but some looks remarkably like compost.

Is it best to just use it as a mulch between plants on the borders? Should I add fertiliser (I think I've got some slow release granules) before, or mixed in.

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RuudGullitOnAShed · 11/04/2020 17:27

I dig it into my vegetable beds - lovely stuff.

ErrolTheDragon · 11/04/2020 17:29

Unfortunately I have no vegetable plot and it's too warm for digging.Grin

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RuudGullitOnAShed · 11/04/2020 20:18

In the interest of full disclosure when I said 'I' I actually meant DH

woodencoffeetable · 11/04/2020 20:20

use it as mulch.
earth worms will do the digging in for you

PigeonofDoom · 11/04/2020 20:22

Buy yourself a load of choice alpines and woodland plants- lots of them love leaf mould! I use my limited supply for my cobra lillies (arisaema) I’m jealous, it’s great stuff.

peajotter · 11/04/2020 21:35

Use it as mulch, especially where you have heavy soil, clay or puddles. Let the worms do the work.

ErrolTheDragon · 11/04/2020 21:39

I do have some heavy clay. Good, mulching it is then. Thanks!

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