Have compost from my leaf pile - what is the best use for it?

I have been piling leaves (and pretty much just leaves) in the corner of my yard for a few years now. The bottom of the pile now resembles mulch and I believe can be legitimately called compost (very dark, rich, earthy matter). How can I use it in my flower beds? Should I mix it into the soil, or use it on top? If I use it "on top", will it deter weeds? I also have some dry patches of clayish dirt where I need to plant grass-seed. Will this compost help me there too? I am in Maryland. Thanks!

Have compost from my leaf pile - what is the best use for it?
We have been using this as everything from potting mix to mulch and it is great. No I don't add anything to it. If in the lawn I just loosen the dead soil and mix it through and then throw seed or runners through it. It works a treat. Just not too close to the stems of plants if you are using it as mulch. I can't get enough of it. Lucky you.
Reply:Yep its compost and should rightly be mixed in with soil and with clayish dirt. good luck
Reply:You should mix it in it wont deter weeds if anything they will love it as all plants love compost because it is rich in nutrients
Reply:Be sure it has all composted then mix it in with your soil. It will be a great mulch.
Reply:If you mix your compost in with your topsoil, you should have a dandy lawn in no time.
Reply:It could be used in your soil for preparation of sewing grass.The best idea would be to spread it in your garden to enrich your soil for growing vegetstables
Reply:It makes an excellent soil amendment. Congratulate yourself on having the foresite and environmental awareness to set up a compost pile. Compost is not useful as a mulch for weed control. Shredded bark and grass clippings are the two cheapest and easiest natural mulches for that purpose.