Make your own Leafmould

Autumn leaves rot down to make leafmould - a pleasant, dark brown, crumbly material. Leafmould is a good soil improver, lawn conditioner and mulch. It can be used in seed and potting mixes too.

DO USE...

•all leaves that fall in the autumn. They will be
brown and look dead

DON'T USE...

•evergreen leaves - such as holly, laurel or
Leyland cypress and other conifers

GOOD THINGS ABOUT LEAFMOULD

•It's easy to make
•It cuts out bonfires
•It saves using peat
•It's free

GOOD THINGS ABOUT USING LEAFMOULD

•It's clean and easy to handle
•It's good for the soil
•It cuts down on watering
•It can be used on any soil
•It can be used at any time of year

FIND TIPS FOR MAKING LEAFMOULD HERE.