leaf mold
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Coarsely mulched soil that’s rich in organic matter, like leaf mold, supports good soil biology, consisting of beneficial fungi and larger soil organisms such as earthworms, millipedes and ground beetles.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2022
I've got three ingredients in my potting compost: one-third compost, one-third rotten down leaf mold, and one-third loam that I've got from molehills in my field is perfect.
From Salon • Sep. 11, 2022
Make leaf mold by letting piles of autumn leaves break down, and you won’t need bags of mulch.
From Washington Post • Jun. 20, 2017
If you have soil with lots of sand or clay, you can improve it by adding organic matter such as peat, leaf mold, or composted manure.
From Southern Living • May 19, 2010
Where I saw nothing but leaf mold and dried twigs, he saw camouflaged beetles, motionless lizards, invisible spiders.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
