It may not be rare or exotic, but leaf mulch is a magical, free amendment to your garden’s soil that many a gardener swears by. I first noticed it in the driveway of my grandmother’s summer ...

Most leaves can be turned into leaf mould, but some take longer to compost ... Rake up leaves weekly and stash in the bag. When almost full, sprinkle with water, shake and tie.

Compared to a leaf vacuum, which tidies all the leaves into a bag for you - and in the best models turns it into mulch - a ...

Then, leave the bag somewhere out of sight in the garden so the leaves stay damp and begin to rot. Over time, the leaves will decompose into a leaf mulch, which you can spread on top of your ...