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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.
Harvesting and Storing Lettuce. Harvest looseleaf lettuce by 2 methods. The best way is to start picking the outer leaves of each plant when they get to be 2 to 3 inches long. Continue picking this way for 4 to 6 weeks until the plant goes to seed (the flower spike grows up out of the center--also called âbolting.â).