1. Deciduous leaves are recommended for making leaf mould. Sycamore, plane, evergreen and gums are not recommended for leaf mould because they break down so slowly.
2. Making leaf mould takes almost no maintenance. Once you have put the leaves into the wire cage to decay, pretty much all you have left to do is wait. However if you want the decaying process to go faster you have the option of adding water and/or aerating the leaves every little while.
3. All you really need to make leaf mould is leaves and a garbage bag, or wire cage. Although I'm sure it would make your life a lot easier to have the tools suggested (a rake, wheelbarrow, and pitchfork). Bone meal is also optional to speed up the decaying process
Why is it that the leaves listed in point 1 break down slower than deciduous leaves?
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