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Glossary L

Lacecap

Referring to the structure of a form of Hydrangea macrophylla flower. Hydrangeas hold their flowers in a branched inflorescence called a panicle. In Lace cap forms a small number of large sterile florets are positioned around a central dome of much smaller fertile flowers.

Leafmould

The product of decaying leaves. Collect deciduous leaves when they fall in the autumn, either store in bags for up to two years while they break down (ensure you pierce the bag), or make a wire leafmould bin with chicken mesh. The best leafmould comes from oak, beech and hornbeam leaves.

Loam

A balanced, rich and fertile soil, made up of sand,clay and humus.