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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.
The mulch will break down in 3 months, in warm weather, and you have the most wonderful soil. Just remember to always, always keep the soil covered with mulch, and moist, or all the little critters will leave and your wonderful soil will turn to sand in very short order.