mulch (verb)

a protective covering of rotting vegetable matter spread to reduce evaporation and soil erosion

mulch (verb)

cover with mulch

"mulch the flowerbeds"

mulch (Noun)

Shredded vegetable (or occasionally mineral) matter used to cover the top layer of soil to protect, insulate, or decorate it, or to discourage weeds or retain moisture.

mulch (Noun)

A material used as mulch, as a decorative redwood bark mulch.

mulch (Verb)

To apply mulch.

mulch (Verb)

To turn into mulch.

Mulch

A mulch is a layer of material applied to the surface of an area of soil. Its purpose is any or all of the following:- ⁕to conserve moisture ⁕to improve the fertility and health of the soil ⁕to reduce weed growth ⁕to enhance the visual appeal of the area A mulch is usually but not exclusively organic in nature. It may be permanent or temporary. It may be applied to bare soil, or around existing plants. Mulches of manure or compost will be incorporated naturally into the soil by the activity of worms and other organisms. The process is used both in commercial crop production and in gardening, and when applied correctly can dramatically improve soil productivity.

Mulch

A mulch is a layer of material applied to the surface of soil. Reasons for applying mulch include conservation of soil moisture, improving fertility and health of the soil, reducing weed growth and enhancing the visual appeal of the area. A mulch is usually, but not exclusively, organic in nature. It may be permanent (e.g. plastic sheeting) or temporary (e.g. bark chips). It may be applied to bare soil or around existing plants. Mulches of manure or compost will be incorporated naturally into the soil by the activity of worms and other organisms. The process is used both in commercial crop production and in gardening, and when applied correctly, can improve soil productivity.Living mulches include moss lawns and other ground covers.