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Mexborough 70Mexborough 70 Posts: 17
in Problem solving

Should I put leaves in my compost bin or leave them in a pile in one side of my garden ,thanks

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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445

    I think you need to trap them in something or they'll all blow around on nights like tonight.



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • Steve 309Steve 309 Posts: 2,753

    There were two threads going on this subject not long ago.  Consensus of opinion was that if they're in bags, leave them in there, possibly with holes to let in the rain and the beasties.  If not, tip them into a 'bin' made of four posts with some chicken wire put round them.

    You should get lovely leaf mould in a year or two.

    If you only have a barrowful or two they can go in the compost heap, well mixed with the other stuff and preferably shredded first.

  • Mexborough 70Mexborough 70 Posts: 17

    Thanks for the advice 

  • PosyPosy Posts: 3,601

    If there are not very many, stick them in the compost. They rot down quite quickly if you run the mower over them and pick them up all mashed up with the grass cuttings.

  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,888

    unless you really want "leafmould" I'd agree, mow them up along with grass clippings and it'll make fabulous compost.

     

    Devon.
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