Leaf mold

Leaf mold is the compost produced by decomposition of shaded deciduous shrub and tree leaves, primarily by fungal breakdown in a slower, cooler manner as opposed to the bacterial degradation of leaves.

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SHADETHRIVE

Gardens for the dark corners — ferns, hostas, and low-light greenery.

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