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Leaf mould application

maureen60maureen60 Posts: 193
in Wildlife gardening
Good evening all I have leaf mould but am not sure when is the best time to apply it? Any info would be appreciated. Thank you in advance

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117

    Hi Maureen, you can apply it any time. It will get taken down by worms over winter to enrich the soil. Some people like to mulch more in spring to keep moisture in, suppress weeds and make everything look tidy, but there are no rules! image

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • maureen60maureen60 Posts: 193
    Thank you Fairy Girl
  • LucidLucid Posts: 387

    I haven't quite got leaf mould but I do have several bags full of breaking down leaves. Can I add these as a lower mulch layer to flowerbeds and then cover over with some rotted manure?

    Lucid image

  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,888

    indeed you can Lucid, and , as fairygirl says, the worms will do the rest

    Devon.
  • LucidLucid Posts: 387

    Thanks Hostafan1. image

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117

    I'd leave them Jo, but I'd make sure they're not throttling plants and I'd probably remove anything dubious looking or diseased first image

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Chris MasonChris Mason Posts: 159

    The plus side of apply it now is the fact twill your plants will have a nice comfy blanket thoughout the winter 

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