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How to Make Leaf Mould
You will need: Rake, Plastic Bag, Compost Activator, Watering Can, Gloves
Fallen leaves provide a plentifull source of nutrients for your garden. Collecting them from the lawn also prevents damage to the grass.
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Step 1
Use a spring-tined rake to gather all the leaves together in a heap.
Step 2
Place the collected leaves in a sturdy plastic bag. You can use an old compost bag turned black side out to absorb the sunlight and heat the contents to speed decomposition.
Step 3
If you wish you can water the contents of the bag with a compost activator solution. Fold the top of the bag over and stand it in a sunny spot.
Step 4
Leave the bag for 12 months at which point the leaves should have broken into a rich, nutritious compost that you can spread on your borders.
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