: 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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Incorporate compost into new beds before planting, mix it into containers, scatter it over the lawn or use it in place of mulch.
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Jessica Damiano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
When covered by a layer of mulch, soaker hoses lose very little water to evaporation.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Add mulch to support the soil, and water through its first season.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
Lavender is an excellent choice for rock gardens or gardens where mulch isn’t used at all.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Damiano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
When covered by a layer of mulch, soaker hoses lose very little water to evaporation.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Add mulch to support the soil, and water through its first season.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
Lavender is an excellent choice for rock gardens or gardens where mulch isn’t used at all.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
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 1 May. 2026.
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