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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.
1 For most mulches and soils, start with a layer 3-4 inches deep. 2  Use newspaper as a decomposable barrier to keep weeds at bay. 3  If the soil is dry, water it before applying mulch to pull weeds easier. 4  Apply mulch just about anytime, remembering that if you mulch early in the spring, the ground might be slow to warm.