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Gardeners Start Compost in Autumn for a Benefit Many Overlook

Autumn composting turns fallen leaves and post-harvest garden waste into a nutrient-rich soil improver. It also gives the compost heap time to break down over winter, setting beds and lawns up for stronger spring growth.

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Walnut leaf compost can be safe if you don’t skip this key step

Walnut leaves can be composted and the finished compost can even be used on vegetable beds. The key is thorough, active composting and giving it enough time for juglone to break down.

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A Pile of Leaves Becomes Soil Gold Gardeners Swear by the Mesh and Bag Trick

Autumn leaves aren’t rubbish—they can be turned into leaf mould, a superb free soil improver and mulch. With a shady spot, a simple wire-mesh bin or even sturdy bags, you can let fungi do the work and end up with a crumbly, humus-rich material for beds and borders.

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