: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Also remove and discard the mulch around the base of plants and replace with a fresh layer.
—
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
The materials are then re-purposed: Shredded foam and fibers as carpet padding, animal beds or insulation; wood as mulch and fuel; and springs as scrap steel, for example.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Add a 2- to 3-inch layer of organic mulch around the root zone to help the tree retain moisture.
—Nicole Cobler, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
Use inorganic mulches such as stones or gravel to mulch succulents, keeping the mulch several inches away from stems.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for mulch 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
The materials are then re-purposed: Shredded foam and fibers as carpet padding, animal beds or insulation; wood as mulch and fuel; and springs as scrap steel, for example.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Add a 2- to 3-inch layer of organic mulch around the root zone to help the tree retain moisture.
—Nicole Cobler, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
Use inorganic mulches such as stones or gravel to mulch succulents, keeping the mulch several inches away from stems.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for mulch
Dictionary Entries Near mulch
Cite this Entry
“Mulch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mulch. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share