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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.
I too do tons of oak leaves each year and they are a great source of nutrients and compost. But as the others have said-they take time. I shred mine before mixing into the compost piles and, depending on the weather, they are good to use in 6-8 months-even sooner as mulch. Without shredding-a year or more. too do tons of oak leaves each year and they are a great source of nutrients and compost. But as the others have said-they take time. I shred mine before mixing into the compost piles and, depending on the weather, they are good to use in 6-8 months-even sooner as mulch. Without shredding-a year or more.