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Old May 10, 2018   #8
fonseca
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Downsides depend on where you live. I don't use leaves, even partially composted leaves, as mulch because it attracts earwigs and pillbugs. Both love hiding under leaves during the day.

Fully-composted leaves are fantastic, I added six cubic feet to my soilless mix this year.
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