: 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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Rack back mulch in a 12-inch diameter circle around the base of the plant.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
Both work best if the tree is given a rim of mulch along the dripline, or outer extent of the canopy, to serve as a saucer and direct water into the root zone.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
Renew mulch layers to conserve water, control weeds and provide cold protection.
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—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
Cover the soil around your plants with an inch or two of mulch or leaves.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
Both work best if the tree is given a rim of mulch along the dripline, or outer extent of the canopy, to serve as a saucer and direct water into the root zone.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
Renew mulch layers to conserve water, control weeds and provide cold protection.
59.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
Cover the soil around your plants with an inch or two of mulch or leaves.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Mulch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mulch. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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