: 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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Unlike areas to the north, there is little agricultural demand for compost and mulch.
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Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
The mulch should be applied in a layer that is 2 to 4 inches deep.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Run them under mulch so the water goes right into the soil, not onto leaves or walkways.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
During the first or second winter after propagation, protect the young leaves with a chicken wire enclosure, burlap, or extra mulch around the base of the plant, says Filter.
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Kelly Manning,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
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Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
The mulch should be applied in a layer that is 2 to 4 inches deep.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Run them under mulch so the water goes right into the soil, not onto leaves or walkways.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
During the first or second winter after propagation, protect the young leaves with a chicken wire enclosure, burlap, or extra mulch around the base of the plant, says Filter.
—
Kelly Manning,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 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 29 Jun. 2026.
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