Raking the Leaves
Posted on 7 Nov, 2008 12 comments
It is a very wet morning out there this morning. The weather man said that all of this dull and wetness will be over before lunch time. I cannot wait, as I would like to go out there and rake the leaves off the lawn, I am also excited this autumn, I am going to bag my leaves and hope for lovely beautiful compost in a year’s time.
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Thank you Hywel, will do! I have never tried it before. But felt encouraged when watching Gardeners' World.
7 Nov, 2008
I do, too, but we have SOOO many leaves that most of them end up being thrown behind the tall shrubs in a corner of the garden, after a layer or two in the compost bin. There are still lots left to fall, as well!
Don't forget to wet the leaves if they're dry, Michaella - although if it's raining where you are, you certainly won't have to! LOL.
7 Nov, 2008
Thank you, you are right, it is wet out there, I will not have to wet the leaves, but will make holes in bags. Have a good day!
7 Nov, 2008
We can actually see some sunshine at the moment! Amazing! It did rain in the night, though and I can see clouds appearing - again. I hope you get the leaves raked up without your raincoat and umbrella, Michaella!
7 Nov, 2008
Me too, I can see the sun trying hard to break through, Hooray!! It is not cold out there, will be wearing wellies though.
7 Nov, 2008
Does it not take 2 years to compost leaves fully.
7 Nov, 2008
Most probably, but I was rushing the process. Lol
7 Nov, 2008
I understand, the years come around so quick these days we will be diggin in the leaf compost in no time.
7 Nov, 2008
Idont get anough leaves in my gerden to save keep saying i'll go for a walk with a black bin bag, buts thats as far as i get to doing it.
7 Nov, 2008
I have collected the leaves for a number of years now. In a compost bin they rotted down beautifully and I just took the bottom section out for garden use. Then the rats moved in and I got rid of the bin. Now I just pack the leaves into plastic bags. Tried to do in cheaply last year and used the charity bags that I am always getting through the letterbox. Unfortunately they rotted and fell apart before the winter was over so I had to re-bag. You need to pierce a few holes in the bag too. It's well worth the effort though.
7 Nov, 2008
Clarice, you are more than welcome to come and rake up some of mine and take them home with you! I have had another session this afternoon and there are STILL loads more. The Ash trees have now started to lose their leaves... SIGH.
Interesting that the charity bags rotted - are they actually bio-degradable, do you think, Gee?
7 Nov, 2008
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I've always made leaf compost Michaella. It's good stuff. Make sure you put some holes in the bags for air to get in.
7 Nov, 2008