mulch
/mʌltʃ/
verb
- To cover the soil around plants with a layer of material such as wood chips, leaves, or straw.
- You should mulch your vegetable garden after planting to keep weeds down.
- They mulched the trees with shredded bark before the winter frost.
- Every spring, I mulch the flower beds to protect the roots from heat.
noun
- A layer of material (such as wood chips, leaves, or straw) spread on the surface of soil to protect plants, retain moisture, and prevent weeds.
- Using bark mulch in the garden helps reduce the need for watering.
- We spread a thick layer of mulch around the rose bushes to keep the soil cool.
- The gardener recommended organic mulch to improve the soil as it breaks down.