How to Use Leaves to Build Amazing Soil

How to Use Leaves to Build Amazing Soil

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10 Video Views·Dec 9, 2025

Leaves are one of the most *powerful free resources* you can use to build rich, living soil. In this video, we put leaves to the test with a full experiment, show what happened (including some unexpected destruction), and break down the 5 best ways to use leaves in your garden… plus the common mistakes you’ll want to avoid.
Timestamps:
00:00 The Experiment
00:40 Here’s how I set up the experiment
03:16 The destruction
04:23 The outcome
05:43 The first way to use leaves: mulch
09:04 The second way to use leaves: compost
09:46 The third way to use leaves: worm bins and chickens
10:33 The fourth way to use leaves: JMS and LIMO
10:43 The fifth way to use leaves: Potting Mix
11:52 A few warnings
14:08 How we’re going to use them on the farm