Shredded dry leaves will decompose faster, won't mat as much, and generally look nicer. If using whole, unshreded leaves as mulch, move it every once in a while to prevent matting. This type of ...

Over time, the leaves will decompose into a leaf mulch, which you can spread on top of your hydrangea flowerbeds to help them stay big and beautiful for the rest of the year. It takes at least ...

Using a layer of mulch across the soil surface ... including bark chippings, leaf mould, well-rotted farmyard manure or crushed shells. Mulching has many benefits. It can provide nutrients for ...