Composting Leaves

What's falling from the trees this fall should turn up in your garden next year... as nutrient rich soil. Allen Smith reminds us that fall leaves are as good as gold.

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[ThinkinAboutSex]

Hello Mr. Smith. Is it ok to add acorns to the compost pile? I have 4 huge oaks in my yard that drop loads of leave and acorns alike.

[PAllenSmith]

Yep, perfectly okay.

[bibleboy316]

I feel really embarrassed taking peoples' leaves, so I only do it when there aren't any witnesses. lol. 

[TableWolfMusic]

calm post?

[ThinkinAboutSex]

Thanks

[JoLuffiroSauce]

HAHAH! I'm already planning on taking people's leaves. ahahha. especially my sister's . She had maple trees all around her house. plentiful!

[TruckLicense]

please come and take all the leaves from my front yard immediately

[AugustusLarch]

My compost is so big that I stand in it and I am a giant to boot.

Look at my tremendous compost bin.

[William Ellerbe]

I like the idea of using leaves to produce compost. Creativity has no end.

[swizzlecheeks]

Add hardwood BARK mulch as well. Wood chips are too slow to break down in large amounts. Avoid them. Any vegetation will work. Food scraps. Coffee grounds, eggshells. Avoid meats. Even add worms to the mix. They'll break it down quicker and add vermicompost. Farm animal manure is also good. Use a rototiller to mix quicker. Tip: the larger the pile the more time for it to break down before use, such as 5 Cu. yds..