Meaning & Definition of word "Mulch"

Mulch

/mʌltʃ/

1. A protective covering, such as wood chips or straw, placed on the soil to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil fertility.
- Example: We spread a layer of mulch around the flower beds to help retain moisture during the dry summer months.
2. Any material used for mulching.
- Example: The garden center sells several varieties of mulch, including bark, straw, and rubber.

1. To apply mulch to soil or plants.
- Example: After planting the new shrubs, she decided to mulch them for added protection against weeds.
2. To break down organic matter to be used as mulch.
- Example: You can mulch the leaves that fall in your yard to create natural mulch for your garden.

●Middle English, possibly related to the word 'mulk', which means to soften or to crush.

wood mulch:

A type of mulch made from wood chips, often used for landscaping.

mulch pile:

A heap of mulch that can be used or distributed around plants.

garden mulch:

A specific type of mulch used in garden beds to improve soil health.

compost:

Organic matter that has decomposed and can be added to soil for nutrients.

soil:

The upper layer of earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic substances.

fertilizer:

A chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility.

Meaning: To mulch out

● Example Sentence: After the big storm, we had to mulch out the garden to protect the plants.

Meaning: Mulch it up

● Example Sentence: We need to mulch it up before winter to keep the plants alive.