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mulch

UK
/mʌltʃ/
US
/mʌltʃ/

Translations

mulchadjective
UK
/mʌltʃ/
US
/mʌltʃ/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., mulch layer, mulch mower).
Additional translations
paillageEmploi attributif en horticulture.
mulchnoun
mulches
pl
The gardener applied a layer of mulch around the base of the trees to help retain moisture in the soil.
Le jardinier a appliqué une couche de paillis autour du pied des arbres pour aider à retenir l'humidité du sol.
Synonyms
ground cover
bark
compost
shredded leaves
straw
peat
wood chips
mulchverb
mulched
Past Simple
mulched
Past Participle
mulching
Gerund
UK
/mʌltʃ/
US
/mʌltʃ/
Every spring, I mulch the garden beds to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Chaque printemps, je paille les massifs du jardin pour aider à retenir l'humidité et à empêcher les mauvaises herbes de pousser.
Synonyms
cover
spread
apply

Definitions

mulchadjective
Relating to or intended for use as mulch; used attributively before a noun.
The farmers covered the rows with mulch film to warm the soil.
mulchnoun
A material, such as decaying leaves, bark, or compost, spread around or over a plant to enrich or insulate the soil.
The gardener applied a layer of mulch around the base of the trees to help retain moisture in the soil.
A protective covering of organic or inorganic material laid over the soil to prevent erosion, retain moisture, and suppress weeds.
Mulch was used in the flower beds to keep the weeds from growing and to maintain soil temperature.
mulchverb
To apply a layer of material to the surface of the soil to conserve moisture, improve fertility, and reduce weed growth.
Every spring, I mulch the garden beds to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
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