: 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
mulch
transitive verb
Examples of mulch in a Sentence
She spread some mulch around the plants.
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The crash sent the truck rolling into the mulch of a nearby front lawn.
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Kristina Rex, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Improve drainage and thin out mulch in problem spots.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
No bags of mulch or stacks of containers; instead, this small, 4-acre nursery is all about unusual plants, including an impressive selection of lilies, hostas, and East Asian woodland species.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Trim landscaping, pressure wash paths, refresh mulch, and make the entry feel bright and welcoming.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Kristina Rex, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Improve drainage and thin out mulch in problem spots.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
No bags of mulch or stacks of containers; instead, this small, 4-acre nursery is all about unusual plants, including an impressive selection of lilies, hostas, and East Asian woodland species.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Trim landscaping, pressure wash paths, refresh mulch, and make the entry feel bright and welcoming.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mulch
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“Mulch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mulch. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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