Leaf Mould (Noun)
Meaning
Soil composed mainly of decaying leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The leaf mould added a wealth of nutrients to the garden, helping the flowers bloom.
- Gardeners often collect fallen leaves to create rich leaf mould for their gardens.
- The crumbly texture of the leaf mould made it an ideal growing medium for acid-loving plants.
- After years of decomposition, the leaves had transformed into a thick layer of leaf mould.
- The application of leaf mould significantly improved soil fertility and soil structure.