A 15 Minute Compost Bin Build for Endless Garden Leaf Mold & Compost: Build it Now, Celebrate Later!

The biggest barrier to saving money and having endless compost, is just waiting on building a compost bin. Use this 15 minute build for all your cold composting needs. Use it for leaves to make leaf mold and get the benefit of worm castings. Worms love leaves and tend to favor them.
A modified 'Faster' build
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[@ElderandOakFarm]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN Yes! You have helped me to learn so much over the years! I love how you simplify things instead of making things complicated!

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Gary, Great Video! Have you thought about having a small worm farm to turn the compost into black gold (AKA the Worm castings) :)? I have millions of worms that I raise for fertilizer for my garden, and also to teach others how to care for them :) Worms are the secret to any great garden :)

[@marckoontz9132]

Thank you Gsry.

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Thank you!

[@cherrillstockmann6590]

Thank you for sharing this!

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[@jonfranklin9361]

This is a great amendment to the garden. Thanks for sharing

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[@marieelizabeth3716]

This is on my to do list for tmrw! I love making leaf mold!

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[@byjamie-hillierrubis]

Leaves give us most all the compost we need. Mixing with grass clippings can help and I always add some sprinkles of rotted cow manure packed with worms & microbes. Collecting stops mud forming and is a bi-daily chore for a month or more but well worth the raking time. Love to you all from Tipperary, Eire. 💖🙏🌻

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[@kimberlychristensen3290]

I have actually been motivated to start a compost pile. I started it yesterday. Thanks, Gary!

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[@johnnacrist8715]

Last week I put up my first leaf mold compost fence! I’m excited about it. Thank you Gary!

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Thank you friend🤓

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[@jamestyrer6067]

THANKS FOR THIS INFORMATION. VERY WELL EXPLAINED

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[@ElderandOakFarm]

Great video as always Gary!

[@karengladys2011]

Gary, I’ve been watching you for years and you are the best. I’ve been doing this cold compost for a long time, and it works wonderful! Yes, October is the best time to do with all the mulched leaves in my yard! Like you said, just get started, you won’t be sorry!

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[@thaddeusdombrowski2241]

Last year I started two piles. One in my front yard. Another in the back. I am so glad I did that. Now I have a ton of leaf mold. Fantastic.

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[@johnbutler307]

Thanks for the great tips

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[@vintagelife5195]

Good info. Been lovin the 2023 videos and will keep following!

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[@channagirijagadish1201]

Excellent Video and probably the easiest way to build a compost bin. Thanks for the video.

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[@virginian3390]

I follow about 12 gardening channels and this one is my favorite. Overall I learn the most basic things to do from Gary and so many are quite inexpensive and less difficult, aggravating, or stressful. I have three of these compost piles going at the same time, but I used pallets to frame out my bins. I fill them with lots of leaves, food waste from the family, a ton of coffee, garden waste, cardboard, and shredded paper that doesn't have colored ink or plastic. Good stuff! My goal is to buy as few bags of soil as possible.

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[@ElderandOakFarm]

Have you considered worm composting?

[@denisconor648]

Great stuff.

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[@mslorischoolsocialworker]

I've made leaf bins a couple different ways and this is definitely my preferred method. I like having the "door" to easily get leaves in there.

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Thank you. I’m looking forward to your how to do a garden in 2023 videos.

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[@91210paige]

Guilty Getting started this Fall.

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[@jonathanborchardt891]

I use cold compost also. If you add a shovel full of garden dirt ion each layer it will speed up the process.

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[@noraalvarado8178]

Gary was so nice here in N.Y today that's exactly what I did. Used fence and post just like yours. I love the leaves. Fill up the bottom of my pots also in the spring with them so I don't have to use so much dirt. Can never have enough leaves.

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[@barbarazuazua3927]

Thanks for this explanation. I decided to just do this though I wasn't completely sure how it would work out. I have a bin I built with scrap wood for composting but haven't been keeping up because of back pain and time constraints. It sat empty for over a year. I found a good system to collect and shred leaves using my lawn mower and I'm really pleased with my results just before our first winter weather happening today. Seeing this video gives me so much hope that I finally hit on a good idea to help organize my system. Subscribed!

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[@cutefico7529]

Thank youuu

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[@orangetuono38]

Grew up under a canopy of 100 ft pecan trees and this is exactly how we composted all those leaves and grass clippings. Mowing and bagging helps speed up since broken up. We would drop in the center some fresh compost and veggie peels. Have to chuckle when I see the cute little compost tumblers.

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[@josanders4051]

I did with out the post 3x3 fence. Stood up pretty well.

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great video Gary

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A man that makes stuff & wears flannel 👍 yes!

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[@tanishabruns3602]

Thanks so much Gary. I’m in Southern MD and truly love watching your videos & series, especially since we’re in the same zone!

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👋 also from SOMD 👋

[@tanishabruns3602]

@@kellyramos4140 hi - that’s awesome! Enjoying the beautiful foliage too? 🤩

[@kellyramos4140]

@@tanishabruns3602 it’s so beautiful! We definitely have a different here than Gary does up north, he gets a lot more snow and hard frosts than I do!

[@upupandaway5646]

I mix mine with lots of coffee grounds great work buddy

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[@sofeyah8]

GARRRRY!!!😂😂 I haven’t been here in a while, stop gardening for a minute, but if there is anyone to get you back into the yard it’s GARY😊 Blessing to you & your home💖

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[@be4jesus]

very helpful! :)

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[@slamrock17]

This is perfect timing. I just setup some garbage bins with leaves after re - watching the last leaf mold video. Thanks Gary.

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Awesome video!!! Just subscribed

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[@nulledrust9809]

Great Advice

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[@iridescentsea3730]

Glad I watched to the end; I was gonna comment to ask whether it mattered if the leaves were placed in direct sunlight or in shade or somewhere in between, but you answered me first!

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[@csimmons3717]

Ladies, if you let a garden hose trickle a constant stream of water on the ground as you are pounding in your T-post it goes into the ground easily with much less effort.

[@nanaof6babies]

It would take a jack hammer to pound those in almost any area if my yard! Clay and rock...ugg

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[@nickthegardener.1120]

I just set up my leaf bin today!🤯👍💚 I've already filled my darlec style compost bin and it reached 134 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 days 🤯👍🎃

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@@THERUSTEDGARDEN it's only a 220ltr compost bin 🤯👍😁🎃🙏

[@heatherjolly8389]

I only have evergreens on my property! I'm so jealous of leaves LOL

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[@davidisaacson9328]

I just use a very large, oblong shaped heavy-duty plastic bag, that is zippered(bag is 12mil thick tarpoline material). It holds ~15-20 cubic foot of material. Keeps the rain out when I don't want it. I shred the leaves beforehand with a purposed leaf shredder... and turn the material 2 times/month. I throw in my excess red wigglers from my vericomposting bins, and within 6 months, have beautiful, dark, ready-to-use leaf mold+ castings. I have no idea what this bag I use was originally purposed for, but it works awesome for this purpose.

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[@ghmichel72]

This is just a simply project, I’m definitely getting one done ✊🏾 Have you ever done a Johnson-Su bioreactor or a variation of it?

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[@paulaadkinson8628]

I have been composting in this manner for some years now....and I have been able to have quicker than a year. When start gathering leaves in October, November and December....I have compost available to use in my garden my May or June. I might turn it periodically during winter but it's can be ready long before a year.

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[@joesmith6420]

Zip ties and bungee cords ,work great too

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[@franklinbruscianelli7141]

Do you need to cover this over the course of the year? Or is it best to leave it open? Thanks!

[@kellyramos4140]

I had to clear out A LOT of weeds from my garden this fall so I had bare soil everywhere. When the leaves started to fall I gathered them up and mulched the garden pathways to keep my feet from getting too muddy it rainy conditions and to help nourish the soil and to help manage weeds. I only have two large trees on my property so it takes me a few days to gather up enough.

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Perfect use!

[@pt80751]

This is very good very simple I do this all the time every year I’m doing it right now I do property maintenance and I collect leaves and composting thank you for posting this and letting people know

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[@sanchezable]

Support the dream

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[@aok2727]

I use this method. I do like to line the inside with cardboard as my summers are hot and dry and it keeps it a little wetter.

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[@TheCman5015PLPro]

My compost pile just keeps getting bigger and bigger. I love the idea of using the fencing to raise up the pile. I still just turn it occasionally and wet it.

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[@marckoontz9132]

Thanks again for another great video. One question, can Black Walnut leaves be used in leaf compost?

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[@buddysmom1583]

My husband built me one last weekend per your instructions. He just filled it 2/3 full with leaves. He hasn’t applied a lawn treatment in several months. Would it be safe to use the grass clippings from the next time he mows in the compost bin? Thank You!

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[@IronDruids]

I'm doing it slightly differently but I have 28 garbage bags of leaves I'm hoping to have turned into leaf mold by the time I need it next year. Just finished yesterday in fact and already the ground is as full of leaves as when I started lol. I'm done raking and mowing and bagging by hand though. I'm going to get an attachment for my mower and do it like you. That looks soooo much easier.

[@terryhall2299]

What kind of attachment is needed for the mower?

[@IronDruids]

@@terryhall2299 I'm planning to do a DIY with some venting equipment. But I've seen you could buy attachments or pull behinds if you prefer that.

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[@LBrown-eb1be]

How can I deter mice from sheltering in the pile?

[@IronDruids]

@@LBrown-eb1be Are you planning to add some greens to hurry the process along? If you are and it really matters to you to keep them out I would suggest plastic bins maybe? But that seems a bit expensive and excessive to me so idk. If you're not adding greens I don't think they will be attracted to the bags. They're too damp for them to bed in it as well :/

[@FloridaGirl-]

Leaves=Black Gold for the garden! 👍

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[@bluewolf4915]

Great info. Does it have to be in a sunny spot?

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[@toddmain]

Thanks Gary! Is there any value in lining the inside walls with cardboard? Obviously, it won't last years, but it seems like it would help retain some moisture for a while. (I'm used to thinking in terms of the Denver area climate, where moisture is scarce.)

[@duke2011ful]

Yes, I’m in Wyoming And the biggest obstacles to compost, are the dry winters and ravaging winds. We lived in Md for awhile and I had success with leaf mold there. Beautiful climate there, with lots of moisture. I loved living there.

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You can tarp leaves. Just go out and move it once a week or about that, so critters down set in. Join this channel to get access to perks which focus on garden mentoring and member influenced videos: kzbin.info/door/ptL6_qMImyW_yZwiMjQdpgjoin You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@Inga464]

I would like to start a leaf compost, however, I have a ton of pine trees dropping needles as well. Can I put pine needles in with the leaves?

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[@wandat8565]

I have about 15 30 gallon black trash bags that I filled with leaves last year and just left them alone. I haven't opened them yet, but when I do I was wondering if it would be ok to just dump them all into a cold compost bin that I am going to make like the one you just made in this video. the reason I want to know is that I am not ready to use this yet and I can tell that some have broken down, but not all of them have.

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[@AshWP]

Gary, thank you for the video! Quick question - Are you dumping the leaves as they are or shredding them first? Also will you cover this pile in winter?

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They get shredded a bit from the tractor mower but its not a must. Only have leaves like oak leaves need shredding. Chopping any organic matter up does speed up the process, if you have the time. Plus support The Rusted Garden by subscribing and using my Amazon Store Link when shopping for anything on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden. As an Amazon Associate I earn from any qualified purchases, not just items I link. You can also find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Thanks & Cheers!

[@AshWP]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN Thank you!

[@waynerutledge8802]

Hi Gary. I have a Toro leaf blower/vac that I use to bag the leaves and it kinda shreds them. Which is better for cold composting, raked leaving them whole or shredding with the vacuum?

[@boomchakkalaki]

IMHO, whole leaves. The mixture needs air, moisture, and time for the fungus and worms to do their work. The pile will settle during the compost process.

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[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

True on the air but even pulverized, leaves let in a enough air. Matted fresh grass is the worry, thats why you get the smell.

[@XOjmmXO]

Question...my small town sprays for mosquitoes in the summer as we live near a wildlife refuge area that also has a river and is pretty humid in the summer months. Is it safe to use these leaves as compost if they have the spray on them? It has not rained here since the beginning of September and even if it had, would it completely rinse away the spray?

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I would use them. Safe. I dont know but it wont harm the plants. And it already floated through the air and all over the place, including water. Join this channel to get access to perks which focus on garden mentoring and member influenced videos: kzbin.info/door/ptL6_qMImyW_yZwiMjQdpgjoin You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@stevezielonko1386]

Wooden pallets work as well

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[@flatsville9343]

This is also a good time to create over-winter red wiggler worm bins for gobs of vermicompost come spring. Keep the bins above 60 degrees to keep them working during the winter. (Worm death occurs at about 40 degrees.) Check periodically to feed & moisten. Best advice is to just let them work without pawing through the bin. My indoor bins run from Oct- April with little fuss.

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[@icxcnika2]

Could you also combine grass clippings in it?

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[@rebeccaketner816]

I live under 3 big Oaks (Quercus agrifolia). Can I compost their leaves?

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[@batucarumbata]

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[@cheersmeme]

Hi Gary. I drove through my neighbourhood for the last 2 days getting lots of brown bags of leafs.. I made a cage like yours.. It's almost full . What do I do with the rest of the full brown paper bags. I really don't want to put the leafs into plastic bags $ , with holes in it.. Everything so far has been FREE.. Thank you for helping us with our gardens...

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The leaf pile should collapse. Soak it down. It may take a couple weeks but you can add the rest of the leaves then. If you have room a 2nd pen is good. You will eventually have a nonstop supply of compost every year Join this channel to get access to perks which focus on garden mentoring and member influenced videos: kzbin.info/door/ptL6_qMImyW_yZwiMjQdpgjoin You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@cheersmeme]

Hi Gary.. I made another cage , it's full now to. I ended up with 100 brown bags of leafs. Lol Shredded with the lawn mower. Here in Canada today is our last day for nice weather. We are to start getting snow this week. Garden Hose is going inside now.. Couple of questions .. Should I put a tarp around the cage. ? Would that keep moisture in? And is it to heat up .? The Temperature is up to a 150ﾟ in the cage. Thanks for all your help .

[@cheersmeme]

Hi Gary . I'm kinda freaking out.. Today, I was wetting it down. I noticed something yellowish just under the top layer of the leaves. I moved more leaves away, and there was so much of it. I left a little broken plastic planter on top of the leaves yesterday. And all this yellowish stuff has like climb up the pot to.. It's really hard to describe to you.. It's really funky looking.. I have 6 Rubbermaid bins of Red Wiggler Worms inside my house. I no, if worms don't like something, they won't go near it. Their so smart, lol I just don't know if this yellowish stuff will hurt the worms that's in my leaf mold . Do you have an email address so I can send you pictures.. Or Hopefully, you know what I'm talking about , and this stuff is normal.. That's what I hope you tell me lol Thank you for all the hard work you put into your videos , for all of us.. Cheers

[@tjduprey]

I have black walnut scattered around my property. Is that a no go? I've been told not to hugel or compost with the branches of black walnut.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I dont know about the branches but the leaves are fine. The issue is with the roots Join this channel to get access to perks which focus on garden mentoring and member influenced videos: kzbin.info/door/ptL6_qMImyW_yZwiMjQdpgjoin You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@yeutruyen8146]

So do you need to add wirms into that leaves pile?

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[@dymonicreed7521]

do you have Critters underneath the leaves as they break down and when you go back and use it that's what I'm afraid of

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

There is always a chance but it is not common for open leaves like that. There is no real shelter. Join this channel to get access to perks which focus on garden mentoring and member influenced videos: kzbin.info/door/ptL6_qMImyW_yZwiMjQdpgjoin You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@UrbanChickenMomma]

Most of my leaves fall into the chicken yard. So tons of chicken poo mixed in. Should I still use it to make leaf mold or just keep adding it to my compost bins? Thanks

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I would use it for just leaves if you want to have more leaf.

[@ryanbolt7519]

Are cottonwood leaves good for making leaf mold? I have two large cottonwoods next to my garden. I recently read that cottonwood leaves are not good for compost.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

You can use them. There is worry that tons of green leaves can effect the pH of your garden. If you are worried toss in some garden lime on them here and there to balance it. But I would not worry about unless you are all CW leaves. Join this channel to get access to perks which focus on garden mentoring and member influenced videos: kzbin.info/door/ptL6_qMImyW_yZwiMjQdpgjoin You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@blondie7740]

One thing to keep in mind when collecting leaves is that leaves are a really important resource for native bugs and small animals to hide or hibernate over winter. If you can, leave some leaf piles in different areas of your yard to ensure everyone has a safe place to hide throughout the winter.

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[@luctous]

There are plenty of leaves in the woods for that.

[@dnm6445]

can I mix leaves and grass clippings?

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[@colleenmclaughlin4126]

Can I make one with just grass clippings?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

You can but it will smell bed piled high. It’s best blended with carbons like leaves.

[@DaniellePJ]

Is that 4ft “welded wire” fencing? I was going to try this with chicken wire, but this fencing looks nicer.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

It is fencing and is much thicker. But both work. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Plus support The Rusted Garden by subscribing and using my Amazon Store Front link when shopping for anything on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden. As an Amazon Associate I earn from any qualified purchases, not just items I link. You can also find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for cameras, fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! Earn 15% by becoming a Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop Affiliate. Some people are using it for their social media followings and some people are using it for a fund raiser for schools and sport teams. To sign up... use this link to our shop and click the MORE tab on the green bar and select TRG Affiliate Program www.therustedgarden.com/ Or use this link to go directly to our TRG Affiliate Program sign up the-rusted-garden.goaffpro.com/create-account

[@Journeyofcheng]

If I do hot compost with leaves and don’t mind turning the pile frequently, won’t that be faster? What is drawback of hot composting of leaves?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Heat prevents worms from moving in and filling it with castings. It is faster for compost but if you dont let sit around for 6 months or so, it often has limited castings and worms. Please support The Rusted Garden by subscribing and using my Amazon Store Link when shopping for anything on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden. As an Amazon Associate I earn from any qualified purchases, not just items I link. You can also find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Thanks & Cheers!

[@lernsha]

What about if you have dogs that use the yard? Still safe to use these leaves?

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[@chubzeee1]

Do the leaves have to be shredded first?

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They dont but smaller helps speed up things. Oak leaves should have a chopping. Join this channel to get access to perks which focus on garden mentoring and member influenced videos: kzbin.info/door/ptL6_qMImyW_yZwiMjQdpgjoin You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@lazygardens]

FASTER and easier - use thicker wire fencing that can stand up on its own. Make a circle with about 15 feet (makes a bin about 4 feet across) and use carabiner clips to hold the ends of the wire together. Toss the leaves into the bin and leave them. When you need the compost, undo the clips and unwrap the cylinder.

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[@buddysmom1583]

I noticed that there is a tarp laying on the ground beside your leaf compost bin. Do you need to cover the compost bin? I made mine in Oct, and have not covered it. Thank You!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

You dont. I use it at times for different reasons. I tarp helps keep the pile moist. So if yours dries out too fast, a tarp helps. Plus support The Rusted Garden by subscribing and using my Amazon Store Front link when shopping for anything on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden. As an Amazon Associate I earn from any qualified purchases, not just items I link. You can also find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for cameras, fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! Earn 15% by becoming a Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop Affiliate. Some people are using it for their social media followings and some people are using it for a fund raiser for schools and sport teams. To sign up... use this link to our shop and click the MORE tab on the green bar and select TRG Affiliate Program www.therustedgarden.com/ Or use this link to go directly to our TRG Affiliate Program sign up the-rusted-garden.goaffpro.com/create-account Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com

[@buddysmom1583]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN Great! Thank You!

[@elizabethmiller9512]

How can you put it in the shade when the leaves are down? Just saying. :)

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Lol still some leaves. But future shade Join this channel to get access to perks which focus on garden mentoring and member influenced videos: kzbin.info/door/ptL6_qMImyW_yZwiMjQdpgjoin You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@martinmercerjr8615]

I used this method this year, I like it better than wood pallets. Because the wood starts to rotten every couple of years and I to replace it.

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[@angelaraum1545]

For those that have small space like an Apartment/Townhouse just get a big trash can & drill holes on the bottom& put yr leaves in there. Leave the lid off. I tend to put other leaf scraps from the garden too as long as they are not infested.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@theknockoutladysaint23]

I had shredded leaves in an old raised garden bed for a long time. I went dig around and check the progress and a bunch of small flying bugs came out. I'm guessing they were gnats, is there anything I can or should do about it?

[@erikutube33]

How do you keep tree roots from growing up into it and “eating” all your compost/leaf mold. We have limited space (open growing sunlight areas) and need to use understory compost sites. Didn’t want to throw down fabric cloth or sheet of metal as that inhibits worms and other microbiology from getting into it. Thanks!

[@williamodell8634]

I use the blue tarps under my leaf coral, I have done this for ten years and the worms still find their way into the coral. My compost corals are right next to oak and cherry trees and I have never had roots grow up into any compost coral. I use horse panels that require no t post. Works the same way as Gary's system. I started the first year with four corals and harvest two of them at end of 10 to 18 months. The other two are ready to harvest the next growing season. I live in North Central Florida and it can take from 10 to 18 months for the leaves to break down. Leaf Mold is great compost, I have grown strawberries in 100% leave mold with great harvests. I have over 100 oak trees so I have an abundance of free organic leaves in which to make lots of leaf mold compost.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

You dont have to worry. It makes more than a tree can take. If the roots actually grow up through it. Put down barrier. Worms will come in from the side. Just let some of the pile expand over the barrier. Join this channel to get access to perks which focus on garden mentoring and member influenced videos: kzbin.info/door/ptL6_qMImyW_yZwiMjQdpgjoin You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks for the help

[@erikutube33]

@@williamodell8634 Thank you, William!

[@erikutube33]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN Thanks, Gary! I’ll try the tarp trick that William mentioned, and let the worms come in from the sides. Had masses of fine roots come into the piles on the ground, and I fear take too much from the composting material. Plus with masses of fine roots makes it hard to spread. Appreciate all you do.

[@HGAviator]

You mention mould a few times. Isn't mould unsafe? If not, is the variant?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Nope. The cheese we eat often includes mold. There are so many kinds. Molds that decompose are safe. We always hear about black mold. But you have to now what type it is to worry. Join this channel to get access to perks which focus on garden mentoring and member influenced videos: kzbin.info/door/ptL6_qMImyW_yZwiMjQdpgjoin You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@yellowowl]

Hello👋 My leafs pile smell terrible (like poop) is it normal? We just started ours about 3-4 weeks ago.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

It should but I would just turn it. Could just be really wet. The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop: www.therustedgarden.com/ My new Podcast: The Rusted Garden Homestead https: https:bit.ly/443SSGL Visit my blog, The Rusted Garden Journal, for the written DIY recipes and more garden information: therustedgarden.blogspot.com

[@irmacheckley7373]

Would it attract snakes This is a good idea for my leaves

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You might get a passer by but snakes like things that are sturdy and dont collapse on them. Join this channel to get access to perks which focus on garden mentoring and member influenced videos: kzbin.info/door/ptL6_qMImyW_yZwiMjQdpgjoin You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@lildreamy28]

Does it matter if it's in full shade or does it need sun?

[@lildreamy28]

Nevermind...should have finished listening before typed a question! 🤦

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Shade is fine. They key is it needs to stay moist. Please support The Rusted Garden by subscribing and using my Amazon Store Link when shopping for anything on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden. As an Amazon Associate I earn from any qualified purchases, not just items I link. You can also find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Thanks & Cheers!

[@gregorybaur3097]

How about adding coffee grounds

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

That is s good addition. Like 25 greens which coffee grounds are and 75% leaves. Thats if you want to keep this more leaves. I put grounds in any of my bins when I have them. Join this channel to get access to perks which focus on garden mentoring and member influenced videos: kzbin.info/door/ptL6_qMImyW_yZwiMjQdpgjoin You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@alfonsomunoz4424]

I've hot composted for a hundred years. Never done leaf mold or cold compost. This year I'm going to. I live in the desert so leaves are a little harder to come by.

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Shredded cardboard can be use too in compost btw Please support The Rusted Garden by subscribing and using my Amazon Store Link when shopping for anything on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden. As an Amazon Associate I earn from any qualified purchases, not just items I link. You can also find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Thanks & Cheers!

[@pa.fishpreacher6166]

also you could just use Z ties for securing it

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

They work well

[@travelchannel304]

Yeah! My biggest barrier is right! Not starting!

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It always is for us. Good luck. Join this channel to get access to perks which focus on garden mentoring and member influenced videos: kzbin.info/door/ptL6_qMImyW_yZwiMjQdpgjoin You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@hosoiarchives4858]

So… worms can eat leaves?

[@tclodfelter8789]

I saw another video where guy put the leaves in a trash can and mulched them with a weed eater...they break down faster!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

The smaller the better

[@michelerichard5523]

Gary do u not get voles, moles, mice or rats using your compost for their living quarters? Don’t they carry diseases?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I dont get rats. Mice are around with or without a garden. Moles and voles show up but they did before compost. I have hawks that help with rodents and black snakes. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com The Rusted Garden 'Scan & Grow' Collection (My Seed and Garden Shop) Just scan the QR code and watch a planting video: www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=qr Plus support The Rusted Garden by subscribing and using my Amazon Store Front link when shopping for anything on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden. As an Amazon Associate I earn from any qualified purchases, not just items I link. You can also find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for cameras, fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! Earn 15% by becoming a Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop Affiliate. Some people are using it for their social media followings and some people are using it for a fund raiser for schools and sport teams. To sign up... use this link to our shop and click the MORE tab on the green bar and select TRG Affiliate Program www.therustedgarden.com/ Or use this link to go directly to our TRG Affiliate Program sign up the-rusted-garden.goaffpro.com/create-account

[@judyhowell7075]

All I have is Live Oak Trees at our place, takes about 10 years to compost

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

They are thick. You can add grass, even a 50 50 mix. It probably would heat some, might smell a tad but it gets them going. Also chopping them up helps. Join this channel to get access to perks which focus on garden mentoring and member influenced videos: kzbin.info/door/ptL6_qMImyW_yZwiMjQdpgjoin You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@ttb1513]

I shred my oak leaves by running the lawn mower over them, gathered in my driveway, without the bag attachment. A few passes over shreds them small. When moving the shredded leaves into the pile, I periodically add water. Water won’t easily penetrate or exit the pile. The following spring it was amazing to see the pockets of acorns that germinated in the shredded, broken down, moist oak leaves. A short root and sprout out of each acorn. Wish I could post a pic of the mass of roots and sprouts. The moist shredded leaves promoted fungal growth in the pile and those leaves decomposed in more like a year. I spread them over my beds and they preserve moisture in the beds and protect the soil surface, before integrating eventually.

[@judyhowell7075]

I gather over 100 bags each year, they are great for mulch but attract little roaches as well. I have beautiful live oaky that are 100 years old and beautiful. But the work is tremendous

[@johncoody9947]

I did this last year. It did great but paper wasps made a hive in it.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I can an eye on things a couple times a week too look for things I have to remove. Join this channel to get access to perks which focus on garden mentoring and member influenced videos: kzbin.info/door/ptL6_qMImyW_yZwiMjQdpgjoin You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)