mulch: Meaning and Definition of

mulch

Pronunciation: (mulch), [key]
— n.
  1. a covering, as of straw, compost, or plastic sheeting, spread on the ground around plants to prevent excessive evaporation or erosion, enrich the soil, inhibit weed growth, etc.
—v.t.
  1. to cover with mulch.
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