mulch
noun
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.
mulches
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present tense formof mulch (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Pull unwanted plants up yourself, plant species that will outcompete weeds, use mulches to cover problem areas and fertilize your soil naturally with compost and old leaves.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 23, 2024
Despite the garden’s neat appearance, Robbins notes that he mulches quite a bit and allows the leaves to decompose to prevent water evaporation and add nutrients to the soil.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2022
And, finally, mulch helps to reduce soil erosion, and biodegradable mulches enrich the soil.
From Salon ● May 2, 2022
Ballard; it mulches mythos on mythos in distinctly Smith-like shapes.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 15, 2021
Autumn rolled over the countryside as they moved through it: They were now pitching the tent on mulches of fallen leaves.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
