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So to create leaf mulch, here are at least seven methods you can use to further decomposition: The first three methods require less work, but the decomposition takes longer (six to 12 months). 1. You can make leaf mulch by piling all the leaves in a corner of your yard and letting the worms gradually drag them under.
1 If you have tall phlox, cut the stems back to about 1 to 2 inches above the soil after the first killing frost. 2  Divide tall garden phlox every 2 to 3 years to ensure healthy and disease-free plants.t's best to plant phlox in the spring as soon as the soil is workable. As your area gets very cold in the winter, be sure to add 4 to 6 inches of mulch in the fall as the soil freezes.