Yes just rake them into a pile. For anaerobic (no oxygen) composting you just leave the pile alone and let nature do it’s work. The spores are already there th

Yes just rake them into a pile. For anaerobic (no oxygen) composting you just leave the pile alone and let nature do it’s work. The spores are already there they just need the right conditions. It will take months to year(s) if you just let it sit. For aerobic composting you should layer leaves and grass clippings. One brown layer, one green layer and so on. It’s best done in a sunny area and you’ll need to turn the compost weekly. It should only take a few months or more and it will be hot. Ever driven by a steaming pile of wood chips or some other steaming earthy pile? Organisms are making heat while they feed on organic matter. Just remember the fungus and organisms are already there they just needs the right conditions to flourish.