Making leaf mould
Leaves left in a pile and exposed to moisture will compost into a dark crumbly mass of leaf mould, which is an effective conditioning material.
Leaves left in a pile and exposed to moisture will compost into a dark crumbly mass of leaf mould, which is an effective conditioning material.
Have a stinkin’ good time and attend a local garlic festival. Here’s a list of garlic festivals in Canada.
Small shrubs will take on bright autumn hues. ‘Mount Airy’ fothergilla’s fall foliage is a lovely shade of orange-apricot.
By feeding soil, we then let the soil feed the plants. The best way to feed soil is to add leaves (dug in or as mulch).
As often happens when moving and dividing perennials, the plant has done so well that the root ball is far larger than expected.