: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Add a layer of mulch to cover the roots of younger plants.
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Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
Spread a thick layer of mulch over the top of the container for protection from the weather or cold temperatures.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2024
The concept of putting mulch to use in the garden is a pretty simple one on the surface.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 8 Mar. 2024
Water the soil/fertilizer/worm castings well, then replace the mulch.
Fertilize organic citrus and avocado the same way, using citrus and avocado food.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
Fungal disease should be removed from the garden, and the soil should be amended annually with organic compost or worm castings topped with several inches of an organic mulch.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
The human carcinogen has been found in mulch in Sydney parks, on hospital grounds, at grocery stores, train stations and four schools, The New York Times reported.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2024
When organic mulches decompose, nutrients are added to the soil.
—Dan Vierria, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
Per standards, there should have been 12 inches of mulch filling the area below the slide with the potential of that mulch compressing to a minimum of 9 inches, the lawsuit says.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2024
Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
Spread a thick layer of mulch over the top of the container for protection from the weather or cold temperatures.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2024
The concept of putting mulch to use in the garden is a pretty simple one on the surface.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 8 Mar. 2024
Water the soil/fertilizer/worm castings well, then replace the mulch.
Fertilize organic citrus and avocado the same way, using citrus and avocado food.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
Fungal disease should be removed from the garden, and the soil should be amended annually with organic compost or worm castings topped with several inches of an organic mulch.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
The human carcinogen has been found in mulch in Sydney parks, on hospital grounds, at grocery stores, train stations and four schools, The New York Times reported.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2024
When organic mulches decompose, nutrients are added to the soil.
—Dan Vierria, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
Per standards, there should have been 12 inches of mulch filling the area below the slide with the potential of that mulch compressing to a minimum of 9 inches, the lawsuit says.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2024
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“Mulch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mulch. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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