What is 'leaf humus'?

What is 'leaf humus'?

Tracy DiSabato-Aust (Garden Designer and Author) gives expert video advice on: What are 'soil amendments'?; What is the difference between 'organic' and 'inorganic' soil amendments?; What is 'leaf humus'? and more...

Leaf humus is basically composted leaves. It's high organic, usually nutrient-providing. Whether it's acidic or alkaline will depend on the type of tree that the leaves came from. Leaf humus is beneficial for both sandy as well as clay soils. It will improve the drainage in clay soils and will provide nutrients and improve nutrient-holding capacity in sandy soils.