leaf mold
noun
1
: a compost or layer composed chiefly of decayed leaves
2
: a mold or mildew that affects foliage
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After one or two frosts have happened in the fall, add one to two inches of organic mulch (pine needles, aged pine bark, or leaf mold are ideal mulches.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Enrich the soil with leaf mold and compost to supply nutrients and retain moisture without becoming soggy.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Enrich the soil with leaf mold and compost to supply nutrients and retain moisture without becoming soggy.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Leaf mold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaf%20mold. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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