leafmould
Decayed leaf matter
Leafmould is decomposed leaves used as a soil conditioner or mulch.
Fallen leaves break down over time into a dark, crumbly material that improves soil structure and retains moisture: She worked leafmould into the garden beds each spring.
Also spelled leaf mold.
Decayed organic soil matter
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
- rotOrganic breakdown process
- detritusLoose waste from decay
- fungiSpore-reproducing decomposers
microorganisms · earthworms · bacteria · decay · woodland · biodegradable · decomposer · mycelium
Act of spreading widely
- mulchingCovering soil protectively
- transplantingMoving living growth elsewhere
- permacultureSustainable ecosystem design method
- rhododendronsFlowering evergreen shrub genus
camellias · azaleas · ferns · sustainable · homemade · seedlings · cuttings
humus
Decayed organic soil matter
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
- rotOrganic breakdown process
- detritusLoose waste from decay
fungi · microorganisms · earthworms · bacteria · decay · woodland · biodegradable · decomposer · mycelium · saprophyte
propagation
Act of spreading widely
- mulchingCovering soil protectively
- transplantingMoving living growth elsewhere
- permacultureSustainable ecosystem design method
rhododendrons · camellias · azaleas · ferns · sustainable · homemade · seedlings · cuttings
leafmouldsynthetic fertilizer
Chemically produced crop nutrients
chemical fertilizer · sand · gravel · perlite · vermiculite
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