Definition of mulch
: a protective covering (as of sawdust, compost, or paper) spread or left on the ground to reduce evaporation, maintain even soil temperature, prevent erosion, control weeds, enrich the soil, or keep fruit (such as strawberries) clean
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Examples of mulch in a Sentence
She spread some mulch around the plants.
Recent Examples of mulch from the Web
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Bees buzzed and the smell of fresh mulch and wood chips filled the air as a quiet, somber ceremony took place a few yards away.
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The lawsuit alleges that the manufacturer of the playground recommended a certain level of cushioning material or mulch to be used around the playground and that the school did not follow those guidelines.
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Use a Mulching Mower This is kind of like cheating but is ultimately an effective way to clean up your leaves by turning them into mulch that's bagged by the mower.
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Soaker hoses can cut down on wasted water because there’s no runoff and moisture can be sealed in with a thin layer of mulch.
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After harvest the trees are pruned by hand, and the branches, twigs and leaves are mulched in place or ground up for use as mulch in other locations.
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Mulch and thoughtful watering can help your garden beat the heat, said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle.
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A mulch layer is the best weed control for the garden.
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Vehicles must be no larger than a pickup truck to take mulch.
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Origin and Etymology of mulch
perhaps irregular from English dialect melch soft, mild
MULCH Defined for English Language Learners
mulch
playDefinition of mulch for English Language Learners
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: a material (such as straw, leaves, or small pieces of wood) that is spread over the ground in a garden to protect the plants or help them grow and to stop weeds from growing
MULCH Defined for Kids
Definition of mulch for Students
: a material (as straw or bark) spread over the ground especially to protect the roots of plants from heat or cold, to keep soil moist, and to control weeds
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