mulch
//mʌltʃ//
Noun
mulchSingular
mulchesPlural
1
A protective covering, typically of organic material such as leaves, bark, or compost, spread on the ground around plants to enrich the soil, retain moisture, and suppress weeds.
I spread mulch around the tomato plants to keep the soil moist.
Synonym
Verb
mulchInfinitive
mulchPresent tense
mulchedPast tense
mulchedPast participle
mulchingPresent participle
mulchesThird-person singular
1
To apply mulch to an area of ground or around plants.
I mulched around the tomato plants to keep the soil moist.