1. a protective covering of organic material spread around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds

1. to cover with mulch

Examples

• She spread wood chip mulch around the rose bushes.
• The mulch helped keep the soil moist during the dry summer.
• Grass clippings make excellent mulch for vegetable gardens.
• We need to mulch the flower beds before winter arrives.
• The gardener mulched around the trees with shredded bark.
• Organic mulch breaks down over time and enriches the soil.
• They mulched the entire garden path with straw.