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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.
How to Figure Out How Much Mulch You Need. 1  Measure the length and width of the area in feet. 2  Determine how deep you want to layer your mulch. 3  Multiply your total area in feet by how deep you want your mulch in inches. 4  Divide your answer by 324 (1 cubic yard of mulch will cover 324 square feet 1 inch deep). 5  Measure the diameter of the bed in feet.