best leaf litter?

[ChrisK]

definitely, i crush up maple and mix it with whole maple, mist it down then put oak on top - probably will try magnolia on top next

Originally Posted by themann42

what i'm starting to do is put down a good layer of common leaves that breaks down and is great for the microfauna that the frogs love to search for and eat, and then put some nice magnolia leaves on top for looks.

[jehitch]

Originally Posted by Mac

Around here I am pretty sure that sycamore leaves work just about like maple leaves in terms of decomposition right?

Also any one have some tips for collecting the leaves? I never seem to find "piles" of leaves, or even a layer more than 1 leave thick under trees. Any ways to avoid picking individual leaves( which takes for ever )..

You could stop by my house and rake the yard ...