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leaf mold

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leaf mold
n.
Humus or compost consisting of decomposed leaves and other organic material.
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Noun1.leaf mold - soil composed mainly of decaying leavesleaf mold - soil composed mainly of decaying leaves
mould, mold - loose soil rich in organic matter


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For gorgeous free leaf mold, buy 10 feet of hardware cloth from a local hardware store, fasten with zip ties and place in the back of a border.
Twenty yards away, my Razorhead-tipped arrow was buried in the leaf mold of the October forest floor.
Organic amendments such as ground bark, peat moss, or leaf mold improve dense clay soils by physically separating the fine clay particles without holding moisture.
 
 
 
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