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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Upon transplanting her seedlings, McDonald suggests generally starting off with a nitrogen-rich fertilizer, like blood meal, when transplanting small seedlings into the soil, then adding a leaf mold compost, which is organic matter, to help improve the soil's health at that time.
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Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
Common fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases that infect tomato plants include late blight, leaf mold, bacterial spot, and anthracnose.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Soil This charming flower thrives in loose, well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter, such as compost or leaf mold, and prefers a slightly acidic to neutral pH for optimal growth.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
Next, blanket the area with a 2-inch-thick layer of mulch, such as shredded bark, leaf mold, compost, or pine straw.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
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Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
Common fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases that infect tomato plants include late blight, leaf mold, bacterial spot, and anthracnose.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Soil This charming flower thrives in loose, well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter, such as compost or leaf mold, and prefers a slightly acidic to neutral pH for optimal growth.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
Next, blanket the area with a 2-inch-thick layer of mulch, such as shredded bark, leaf mold, compost, or pine straw.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Leaf mold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaf%20mold. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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