Mulch
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mʌlt͡ʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mulch is a noun meaning (agriculture) To apply mulch.
Meaning
(agriculture) To apply mulch.
More Meanings
- (agriculture) To turn into mulch.
- (agriculture, horticulture) Any material used to cover the top layer of soil to protect, insulate, or decorate it, or to discourage weeds or retain moisture.
Example Sentences
I decided to mulch the grass clippings.
Mulch your vegetable garden to retain moisture and keep weeds down.
An organic mulch is a mulch made of natural substances such as leaves or grass clippings.
An interim report by investigators from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch found extensive evidence of crushed leaf mulch on the railhead at many sites on the approach to Salisbury Tunnel Junction.
Word Forms
- mulches
- mulsh
- mulching
- mulched
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tillage, plastic, residue, litter, mullock, tilther.
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