mulch
noun
\ ˈməlch
, ˈməlsh\
, ˈməlsh\
Definition of mulch
: 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
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Examples of mulch in a Sentence
She spread some mulch around the plants.
Recent Examples on the Web
Being too deep in mulch and soil is the most common cause of stress in trees and can lead to sunburn and pest problems. — Howard Garrett, Dallas News, "Trees can get sunburned and overheated, too. Here's how to protect them," 27 Aug. 2019 The Rhoades School renovated the property this summer, adding fresh paint, removing some aging trees, spreading fresh mulch and installing new equipment. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Rhoades School set to debut new middle-grades campus in Encinitas," 24 Aug. 2019 Learn about ways to protect and enhance garden soil by understanding the importance of pH, methods to avoid soil compaction, creating garden mulch and techniques to take a soil test. — oregonlive.com, "Homes and gardens events around Portland: Dahlia festival, iris sale and more," 23 Aug. 2019 You can get rid of creeping Charlie in flower beds by either hand pulling (after rain or watering works best) or by smothering it with mulch or newspapers. — Boston.com Real Estate, "Ask the Gardener: Tips for ridding your lawn of creeping Charlie," 21 Aug. 2019 For azaleas, that means a little shade, organically enriched, moisture-retentive soil on the acidic side, and a light mulch. — Adrian Higgins, Houston Chronicle, "Growers set their sights on developing re-bloomers for the garden," 21 Aug. 2019 For azaleas, that means a little shade, organically enriched, moisture-retentive soil on the acidic side, and a light mulch. — Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, "Sunflowers in October? Breeders are racing to develop plants that flower again and again.," 21 Aug. 2019 Don’t crowd mulch around trunk; keep it a few inches away. — oregonlive.com, "Western Oregon conifers continue to show damage from drought," 20 Aug. 2019 Jackson says Apple wants to improve not only its own processes but also the broader industry’s mulch-it-all approach. — Fortune, "Someday, Apple May Make Your New iPhone Out of Pieces of Your Old iPhone," 19 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'mulch.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for mulch
mulch
noun
English Language Learners Definition of mulch
: a material (such as straw, leaves, or small pieces of wood) that is spread over the ground in a garden to protect the plants or help them grow and to stop weeds from growing
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mulch
noun
\ ˈməlch
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Kids Definition of mulch
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a material (as straw or bark) spread over the ground especially to protect the roots of plants from heat or cold, to keep soil moist, and to control weeds
mulch
verb
mulched;
mulching
Kids Definition of mulch (Entry 2 of 2)
: to cover with mulch
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