Alessandro Vitale

“My favoured method is: 1. Create a cage with chicken wire or netting and a single wooden structure as the base (a pallet works just fine). 2. Cover the pallet with wire mesh or similar to avoid materials falling through. 3. Make an upright hoop of the mesh that will sit on the pallet and secure the ends with cable ties. 4. Fill the cage up with leaves. Make sure they are moist. If they are really dry, water them and check every few months, repeating the process if you find any dry spots. Remember that leaf mould takes a bit longer to decompose than most other organic substances as it’s primarily decomposed by fungal activity. To speed up the process you could add something nitrogen-rich like grass clippings or coffee grounds and it will help to get leaf mould quicker.”
― Alessandro Vitale, Rebel Gardening: A Beginner's Handbook to Creating an Organic Urban Garden

“Certain leaves can really harm plants because of their acidity, so it’s best to avoid them at all times. Don’t be alarmed; they can be included if they only make up a small portion of the mould, although leaving them out is better. It’s best to stay away from things like Acacia, Walnut, Camphor, Eucalyptus, Juniper and Pittosporum.”
― Alessandro Vitale, Rebel Gardening: A Beginner's Handbook to Creating an Organic Urban Garden