noun
- plural of mulch; materials such as leaves, straw, or wood chips spread around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds
verb
- third person singular present of mulch; covers soil around plants with protective material
Examples
- The gardener applies different mulches to various flower beds.
- Organic mulches like bark chips decompose over time.
- She mulches her tomato plants every spring.
- The landscaper mulches around the new trees to help them establish.
- Wood mulches can attract termites if placed too close to buildings.
- He mulches his vegetable garden with straw each season.
- The nursery sells several types of decorative mulches.