mulch

noun

\ˈməlch,

ˈməlsh\

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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She spread some mulch around the plants.

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Blueberries want damp growing media, so water regularly during our hot summer months and add a layer of mulch at the top of the container to retain moisture. — Stan Davidson, Sun-Sentinel.com, "With patience, blueberries can be grown in containers," 10 July 2018 Paskewitz also suggests laying down a two-foot border of mulch between the backyard and forest. — Jennifer Walter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "The Tick App offers resources to identify, remove ticks as part of Lyme disease study," 3 July 2018 Weeding and a $3 bag of mulch can go a long way to making your gardens look tidy. — Melissa Rolland, courant.com, "Projects That Don't Break The Bank," 19 June 2018 Remove the loosened dirt with your hands and lay down two to three inches of fresh mulch along the edge of the boundaries before removing the string. — Daniel Bortz, sacbee, "Four home-improvement jobs you can knock out," 15 June 2018 Working that in with a two-inch layer of mulch during planting is good. — Austin Horn, San Antonio Express-News, "Rain to come after long dry spell, but will it be enough to stop a drought?," 14 June 2018 The application of mulch to soil under plants can reduce incidence of these types of diseases. — Dan Gill, NOLA.com, "How to keep insects, weeds and diseases out of your South Louisiana garden," 24 May 2018 His amendments also would require that any off-site sales of mulch must be shipped with trees, shrubs or plants. — Kate Magill, Columbia Flier, "Changes proposed to controversial Howard mulch operations bill," 24 Apr. 2018 Program funding is limited, and participants must comply with requirements that include a simple landscape plan, plant coverage, mulch, rainwater capture and irrigation technology. — Pomerado News, "Water agencies increase incentives to replace turf," 13 July 2018

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mulch

noun

English Language Learners Definition of mulch

: 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

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mulch

noun

\ˈməlch

Kids Definition of mulch

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: 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