: 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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Community members quickly stepped in, bringing chainsaws, mulch, tools, and manpower to begin reclaiming the property.
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Nakell Williams, CBS News, 27 May 2026
To improve your soil, add organic matter like compost and mulch regularly to create loamy conditions over time.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
They can also be found around sprinkler systems, inside pavement crevices, and in mulch.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
If the soil becomes compacted over time, simply work it to a shallower depth of 4 to 8 inches before applying your annual application of compost or mulch.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
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Nakell Williams, CBS News, 27 May 2026
To improve your soil, add organic matter like compost and mulch regularly to create loamy conditions over time.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
They can also be found around sprinkler systems, inside pavement crevices, and in mulch.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
If the soil becomes compacted over time, simply work it to a shallower depth of 4 to 8 inches before applying your annual application of compost or mulch.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 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 1 Jun. 2026.
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