mulch 
(mŭlch)
(mŭlch)n.
A protective covering, as of bark chips, straw, or plastic sheeting, placed on the ground around plants to suppress weed growth, retain soil moisture, or prevent freezing of roots.
tr.v. mulched, mulch·ing, mulch·es
To cover or surround with mulch.
[Probably from Middle English molsh, soft, moist (used of soil); akin to Dutch mals, soft, mellow, from Middle Dutch malsch; see mel-1 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]
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