How to Make Leaf Mold Faster | See the Amazing Results!

Leaf mould is a dark and crumbly soil conditioner made from decomposed leaves. When I think of leaf mold, images of a leaf laden deciduous forest floor comes to mind. Over time, decomposers like fungi, bacteria and invertebrates like worms decompose the leaves into a nutrient rich humus which amends the soil. Using nature as an example, gardeners can make leaf mould at home. There are many benefits of leaf mould. It’s a rich soil conditioner which improves soil structure, water retention, and fertility. It’s also an excellent organic mulch to insulate soil in containers and suppress weeds. In this video, I’ll talk about the benefits of leaf mold, how it’s made, and share some tips on how to speed up the process. At the end of the video, you will see the finished product after 14 months. The results are amazing!

Chapters
0:00 -0:32 Introduction
0:32 - 1:13 What is Leaf Mold? What are the Benefits?
1:13 - 1:53 Methods to Make Leaf Mold
1:53 - 2:23 Shredding Leaves to Speed up Process
2:23 - 2:46 Adding Water to Leaf Mold Bin
2:46 - 3:55 Leaf Mold After 2 Months
3:55 - 7:01 Leaf Mold & Worms After 12 Months
7:01 - 9:47 Finished Leaf Mold with Lots of Worms (14 mos.)