The 1 place you should never, ever put wet leaves

Garden experts have revealed the one place you should never put wet leaves, and the answer may come as a big surprise.

When thinking about things you should never put in a compost bin , I’d bet that wet leaves didn’t even cross your mind. It will now, however, as this is one of the many items you should avoid putting in your bin.

While it is a good idea to recycle leaves and garden waste back into your compost to help your garden ideas flourish in future seasons, you shouldn’t do this if your leaves are wet. It can slow the composting process down and give you a soggy, slimy and smelly result – here is everything you need to know.