a method of containing organic debris such as leaves in piles or layers is disclosed . the method comprises the utilization of a chemical composition for coating the generally upward facing leaves in order to bond them together into larger sections . once the separate leaves are bonded together by the coating , the larger sections provide a protective covering that keeps the wind from disturbing the pile or layer . further , in some instances the coating may include a biological agent that facilitates the decomposition of the organic debris . in other instances the coating may also include a fertilizer that would be beneficial if the organic debris was used as mulch spread around plants . also disclosed are methods for applying coating using a distributing device .