Canada: Rake now, compost later: How to make the most out of fall leaves
As leaves pile up, experts in Vancouver share the best way to stash them, keep them out of the landfill and keep them as compost for next spring
By Adam Wang
BCIT News
November 05, 2026
Excerpt:
At the City Farmer Garden in Kitsilano, garden educator Sheryl Webster teaches residents how to put their leaves to use at home.
Webster said raking leaves into a container lets them break down into what’s called leaf mould, which you can spread on gardens in the spring. Also, she says the container needs drainage holes.
“The worst thing to do is have all the leaves together with stagnant water, because it creates quite a strong odour,” she said.
Webster also mentioned leaves can be spread on the garden beds to protect the soil from heavy rain; the rain can compact the soil and wash away nutrients. She says they shouldn’t be left out on the lawns, where they can smother the grass and leaves from diseased plants.
She recommended storing dry leaves in a covered container so they can be used in a backyard compost bin throughout the year.
“You want to add the fresh, uncooked fruits and vegetables, or garden clippings, which are green, nitrogen-rich, and then balance that with dried leaves that are carbon-rich,” Webster said. “It’s that mixture that makes really good compost.”
For apartment residents, Webster suggested a worm bin, putting the leaves at the bottom as bedding to keep it dark and moist.
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Source: https://cityfarmer.info/canada-rake-now-compost-later-how-to-make-the-most-out-of-fall-leaves/
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