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Composting Fall Leaves

Fall leaves are a valuable resource to gardeners to keep their gardens and soil in prime productivity. Here are a few pointers to optimize fall leaf composting.

With attention given to these composting needs, a gardener can produce fall leaf compost ready to use by the following late spring or sooner. On its own, a pile of leaves may take 2 to 3 years to decompose.



Title: Composting Fall Leaves Number: 279
Script writer: David Whiting Source: U of MN Pub. 5570-GO, Options for Disposing of Leaves
Date: 2006 Reviewer: Gary Johnson, Asst. Ext. Spec-Urban & Com. For.



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