Leaf Mold

This is nice to know, though I knew part of it before I watched the video because we are doing this in class. I didn't know that it took a year to make leaf mold though I did know that it took a very long time. To make leaf mold you need a wire cage,a rake, clap hands (though I would just use my hands), a wheel barrow (though we got on just fine with bags),a garden fork (though I'm not sure its necessary),and possible bone meal. The best leaves are from deciduous trees because they break down faster than glossy leaves. Pine needles need to be separated because they are too acidic for most plants. Damp leaves are the best because they decay faster. After you rake the leaves put them in the wire cage or in a pile in a damp shady corner to aid circulation.Bone meal should be added to aid in nitrogen levels.After you wait a year to decompose (turned occasionally throughout the year. This was a good video because it was short and to the point, and easy to understand. I like the idea of using leaves to make fertilizer, I'm not big on waste and if I can use natures garbage to help plant I am all for it, it helps that its relatively easy to do.