Monty don shares how to make a soil conditioner for your garden

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The website reads: “All leaves and conifer needles will eventually break down into leafmould. Some leaves, such as oak, beech or hornbeam, break down with little assistance and produce an


excellent quality product. “Thick leaves like sycamore, walnut, horse chestnut and sweet chestnut need to be shredded before adding to the leafmould pile, as they are much slower to break


down.  “Alternatively, they can be added to the compost heap after shredding.” How do you use leafmould to help your plants flourish?