: 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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One Air Force veteran comes and spends the whole day breaking sticks into mulch, a kind of meditation.
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Quil Lawrence, NPR, 2 June 2026
Use mulch to help the soil retain moisture.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
Preserve valuable soil moisture with a 2-inch layer of mulch over the plant’s root zone.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Avoid using fresh coffee grounds as mulch to prevent compaction and water blockage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
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Quil Lawrence, NPR, 2 June 2026
Use mulch to help the soil retain moisture.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
Preserve valuable soil moisture with a 2-inch layer of mulch over the plant’s root zone.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Avoid using fresh coffee grounds as mulch to prevent compaction and water blockage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 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 6 Jun. 2026.
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