(ふようど)

ふようど
noun
leaf mold; humus soil
daily-life
1. leaf mold; humus soil
A soil amendment made from fallen leaves that have decomposed into a soft, dark, humus-rich material. Mixed into garden soil to improve its texture and water retention.
(つち)腐葉土(ふようど)()ぜる
Mix leaf mold into the soil.
Adding leaf mold makes the soil softer.
I gathered fallen leaves from the garden to make leaf mold and spread it on the field.

Decomposed-leaf material used to improve garden soil. Sold in bags at garden centers and also made at home by letting fallen leaves rot.

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