Oak leaves as mulch?

[kris1960]

Probably a stupid question but is there any reason not to use dry leaves directly around plants to hold in moisture while they are becoming leaf mould.

[veggiechicken]

I leave leaves where they fall on the beds - its natures' way
http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...lks_82353.html

[kris1960]

I leave leaves where they fall on the beds - its natures' way
http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...lks_82353.html

That's what made me think of it- I leave the leaves where they fall in beds but have many more under oak tree that I intended to make a cage for. Lots of my beds do not get much in the way of leaf fall.