: a protective covering (as of sawdust, compost, or paper) spread or left on the ground to reduce evaporation, maintain even soil temperature, prevent erosion, control weeds, enrich the soil, or keep fruit (such as strawberries) clean
mulch
transitive verb
Examples of mulch in a Sentence
She spread some mulch around the plants.
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Add two to three inches of mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture and protect the roots.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Don’t use mulch made from black walnut wood, leaves, or nuts near your orchard.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Utilizing mulch and frost covers can help protect roots and extend the life of delicate plants through the cold.
—William Jones, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
That compost shows up as mulch and soil amendment in tree and other plantings around the city.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Don’t use mulch made from black walnut wood, leaves, or nuts near your orchard.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Utilizing mulch and frost covers can help protect roots and extend the life of delicate plants through the cold.
—William Jones, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
That compost shows up as mulch and soil amendment in tree and other plantings around the city.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mulch
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“Mulch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mulch. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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