Mulch

Pronunciation: /mʌltʃ/

Definitions of mulch

noun a protective covering of organic material placed around plants to enrich or insulate the soil

Example Sentences

A1 I spread mulch around my plants to help retain moisture.

A2 Mulch is often used in gardening to control weeds and improve soil quality.

B1 Using mulch can also help regulate soil temperature and prevent erosion.

B2 Organic mulches like straw or wood chips can decompose over time, adding nutrients to the soil.

C1 Some gardeners prefer to use mulch made from recycled materials to be more environmentally friendly.

C2 Research has shown that using mulch can significantly increase crop yields in agricultural settings.

Examples of mulch in a Sentence

formal The landscaper recommended using mulch to help retain moisture in the soil.

informal I'm going to spread some mulch around the garden to keep the weeds at bay.

slang Let's throw some mulch down to spruce up the yard.

figurative She used kind words as mulch to nurture their friendship.

Grammatical Forms of mulch

• past tense: mulched
• plural: mulches
• comparative: more mulch
• superlative: most mulch
• present tense: mulch
• future tense: will mulch
• perfect tense: has mulched
• continuous tense: is mulching
• singular: mulch
• positive degree: mulch
• infinitive: to mulch
• gerund: mulching
• participle: mulched

Origin and Evolution of mulch

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'mulch' originated from the Middle English word 'molsh' which meant soft or beginning to decay.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mulch' has come to refer to a protective covering applied to the soil to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate temperature.