to mulch
Third Person
mulches
Present Participle
mulching
Past Tense
mulched
Past Participle
mulched
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to cover the soil around plants with a layer of material like wood chips or leaves to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature
transitive
- She mulches her flower beds with wood chips to conserve moisture and prevent weed growth.
- They mulch their vegetable garden with straw to protect the soil from erosion and maintain soil moisture.
- Mulching flower pots with bark chips helps retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
- He mulches the garden paths with gravel to prevent mud and enhance aesthetics.