We recommend around 5cm depth on perennial beds and up to 10cm around trees (remembering to leave a well around the collar, or base, of the tree). Any excesses can be used in your compost bins.
Benefits of using leaf litter:
🍁Leaves naturally decompose over time improving organic matter and soil nutrients (organic mulch needs to be continually replaced to keep working magic in soil and for plants).
🍁Leaf litter helps keep soil temperatures warmer over winter and cooler in summer, thereby protecting your precious plants.
🍁It’s the ultimate in recycling by utilising natures resources.
🍁It helps to suppress weeds.
🍁It’s free!
For best results, use small leaves directly on beds. For larger leaves, use a shredder or lawnmower to cut into smaller pieces to prevent matting and mould.