Most leaves can be turned into leaf mould, but some take longer to compost than others. Oak, alder and hornbeam will soon rot down, while sycamore, beech, horse chestnut and sweet chestnut take a ...

Apply a thick layer of mulch around your plants to protect them - this will protect the soil around them from sun exposure ...

That secret mulching material is leaf mold. Using this wonderful medium offers multiple benefits that keep hydrangeas happy and ensure they put on a stunning display of blooms each year.

As reported by the The Express, Louise advised: “I mulch my hydrangeas every year in the spring after pruning them, using homemade leaf mould. This is ideal as I’m not trying to provide nutrition.

Spread a layer of mulch across the soil to lock in moisture. Bark chippings, leaf mould and cocoa shell are ideal. These can be applied at any time of the year, but are best after planting in the ...

We found 20% more earthworms in sites with organic compost (such as manure or leaf mould) than in sites without any compost. The use of inorganic compost didn’t have an effect on earthworm numbers. We ...