1. the practice of covering soil around plants with organic or inorganic material to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil conditions
Usage: gardening

1. present participle of mulch; covering soil with mulch material
Usage: gardening

Examples

• Mulching around the tomato plants helped retain soil moisture during the dry spell.
• The gardener spent the morning mulching the flower beds with wood chips.
• Proper mulching can reduce the need for frequent watering.
• She is mulching the vegetable garden with straw to suppress weeds.
• Mulching with organic materials also adds nutrients to the soil as it decomposes.
• The landscaping crew finished mulching the entire property by noon.