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mulch

/mʌltʃ/

mulchnoun

mulches

Translations

The gardener spread mulch around the base of the plants.

Садовник разложил мульчу вокруг основания растений.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

ground cover

shredded leaves

wood chips

mulchverb

mulched

Past Simple

mulched

Past Participle

mulching

Gerund

/mʌltʃ/

Translations

I need to mulch the garden to retain moisture in the soil.

Мне нужно мульчировать сад, чтобы удерживать влагу в почве.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

mulchadjective

/mʌltʃ/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., mulch layer, mulch mower).

Definitions

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.