Leaf collecting.

[Bren In Pots]

I collect those in our garden and put them in a cage, i find that easier than using bags. but they do seem to break down faster in bags though.

[ESBkevin]

I too suffer from this affliction.
I'm driving along thinking 'thats a big heap ripe for collection', or I could gather those easily.
The neigbouring school field gets a weekend visit with the mower to mulch those under a couple of big trees and then bag them up. I still have 8 black bin liners of last years leaves to use, lots more went in the compost at the time and on the plot I had a wire cage that has broken down nicely and I'm using those now.
I get the grand kids involved too, keeps them amused playing with a rake like grown ups.

[lmayhow]

We were out collecting from our drive and pavement in front of our house, huge bag, now it looks like we hadn't bothered so will be out again soon. Was thinking of mulching my winter veg and then add remainder to compost bin......

My neighbours already think we are mad with a large veg area in our garden and have now taken on an allotment too!!!!!

[hamamelis]

I'll be down the park grabbing the good 'uns at the weekend, with any luck. The street has too much litter mixed in.

The council used to drop a tipper load off ever year down the lotties, but they stopped last year 'cos it turned into a huge rubbish heap...

[jayjaybee]

Is there anything more satisfying than home made compost/leafmould? Our huge copper beech is a complete hussy and drops her 'drawers' each year just to remind us who is boss. At this time of year we rake up her leaves continually. Get a big pile then mow over them. This shreds the crisp leaves which we either put into bags or the compost bin then either store or mix in with grass mowings or kitchen waste. Don't tell anyone but I get hubby to contribute uric acid to the bin ones to speed up the composting process. The end result of all leaves is wonderful compost.