Definition of mulch in English:

mulch

noun mʌl(t)ʃməltʃ

mass noun

1Material (such as decaying leaves, bark, or compost) spread around or over a plant to enrich or insulate the soil.
Example sentencesExamples
- Cover with shredded bark mulch, straw, hay or evergreen boughs to protect them over the winter.
- Shredded leaves, conifer boughs, or straw all work well as winter mulch.
- To prevent dry soil, spread mulch around plants.
- Remove the mulch before growth resumes once the weather warms up the following spring.
- But removing the mulch in stages will help extend the harvest time.
- A thick blanket of mulch helps to hold the moisture in.
- Applying mulch around the base of lilacs will help to keep weeds down.
- Add mulch to control soil temperatures and insulate roots in winter; the tops may freeze.
- Also, replenish mulch, and remove weeds that compete for nutrients.
- Add two to three inches of bark mulch and your tree will be set.
- The new straw mulch also helps control weeds.
- However, hardwood mulch tends to break down faster than softwood and may need to be reapplied sooner.
- Keep a circle of mulch around the tree, and continue fertilizing as needed.
- In fall I leave the foliage on my daylilies to act as winter mulch.
- Apply a three inches layer of shredded hardwood mulch on and around the planting to conserve moisture.
- The bananas stay in the ground with a thick layer of leaf mulch to protect the roots from freezing.
- Water regularly during dry spells and spread mulch around plants to keep roots cool and moist.
- Water in well and add more mulch as the plants grow.
- Be sure not to use pecan leaves or shells as mulch in the vegetable garden.
- Add to the mulch layer if it breaks down to less than an inch.
Synonyms
fertilizer
1. 1.1count noun An application of mulch.
  regular mulches keep down annual weeds
  Example sentencesExamples
  Outside chores consist of checking winter mulches, making sure there are plenty around trees, shrubs and perennials.
  Weeds are best controlled through regular cultivation and/or through the use of mulches.
  The only protection between my new plants and the broiling sun was a thick mulch of rye straw.
  A yearly mulch of quality compost is all the fertilization your grapes should need.
  Both organic and inorganic mulches have numerous benefits.
  Don't forget to add a mulch of pea straw to hold moisture and keep a cool root run.
  Covering bare soil with a generous mulch of stable manure or compost is usually only practical for small areas.
  A thick bark chip mulch and little nectarine is all set.
  The author also gives directions for gardening with weeds and various types of controls including using hoes and mulches.
  Cultural practices used in organic gardening include the use of mulches, crop rotation, and common-sense things like simple hygiene.
  If you are using mulches in your garden, you are providing good carabid habitat.
  So-called organic vineyards use mulches of living plants as well as dead material.
  Sometimes, as mulches decompose, a layer of white fungal mycelium will develop, which also repels water - stir it up and keep the layer thin.
  Earthworms often thrive under mulch and in general mulches usually help plants grow better.
  Plastic mulches are frequently used in raised-bed culture to conserve water, control weeds with less herbicides, keep fruit clean and produce ripe berries earlier in the season.
  Give all fruit a mulch of manure or compost, or dead leaves.

verbmʌl(t)ʃməltʃ

[with object]

Treat or cover with mulch.
the perennials have been cut back and mulched
no object mulch annually around the plants to retain the moisture
Example sentencesExamples
- Wrap as much of your hibiscus as possible before a hard freeze, and water and mulch the roots.
- Wait a month, then lightly mulch the planted area.
- The natural bush garden features mulched plants which require little, if any, watering.
- Mulch your soil (let it warm up first in northern gardens).
- If you are unsure because of harsh winters you may mulch the plants for extra protection.
- Others had taken down a section of fence and begun cultivating and mulching the recently abandoned vegetable beds.
- By mulching, cover cropping, and composting, you can work on the soil all season long.
- Plant cool-weather vegetables such as beets, kale, lettuce, peas, radishes, spinach and turnips in late July, but keep them well watered and mulched.
- Mulch the soil well to help absorb runoff and to block evaporation of moisture.
- Many gardeners prefer to mulch the beds with peat moss or grass clippings and do away with cultivating.
- Mr Thomas said there is a range of things people can do to save water, including mulching the garden and covering swimming pools to reduce evaporation.
- He stakes and cages the tomatoes, mulches the beds with grass clippings, and makes compost.
- Empty the whole thing out and mulch your garden with the contents.
- Water well and lightly mulch the soil between the drills.
- Straw was commonly used to mulch the plants during the winter.
- If you haven't yet mulched your tomato plants, midsummer's the time to do it.
- You want to mulch a little later, after the garden's gone to sleep.
- Sown in the spring for fall harvest, they also overwinter well when mulched heavily.
- In these zones, spring-flowering bulbs must be mulched during the winter due to the danger of frost damage.
- Hostas should be planted in the soil and mulched lightly to help them through the freeze and thaw cycles.
Synonyms
till, plough, dig, turn, hoe

Origin

Mid 17th century: probably from dialect mulch 'soft' used as a noun, from Old English melsc, mylsc.

Definition of mulch in US English:

mulch

nounməltʃməlCH

1Material (such as decaying leaves, bark, or compost) spread around or over a plant to enrich or insulate the soil.
Example sentencesExamples
- Shredded leaves, conifer boughs, or straw all work well as winter mulch.
- In fall I leave the foliage on my daylilies to act as winter mulch.
- Applying mulch around the base of lilacs will help to keep weeds down.
- To prevent dry soil, spread mulch around plants.
- A thick blanket of mulch helps to hold the moisture in.
- Cover with shredded bark mulch, straw, hay or evergreen boughs to protect them over the winter.
- Add to the mulch layer if it breaks down to less than an inch.
- Water in well and add more mulch as the plants grow.
- Also, replenish mulch, and remove weeds that compete for nutrients.
- Keep a circle of mulch around the tree, and continue fertilizing as needed.
- Apply a three inches layer of shredded hardwood mulch on and around the planting to conserve moisture.
- The bananas stay in the ground with a thick layer of leaf mulch to protect the roots from freezing.
- Add two to three inches of bark mulch and your tree will be set.
- Water regularly during dry spells and spread mulch around plants to keep roots cool and moist.
- The new straw mulch also helps control weeds.
- However, hardwood mulch tends to break down faster than softwood and may need to be reapplied sooner.
- Be sure not to use pecan leaves or shells as mulch in the vegetable garden.
- But removing the mulch in stages will help extend the harvest time.
- Add mulch to control soil temperatures and insulate roots in winter; the tops may freeze.
- Remove the mulch before growth resumes once the weather warms up the following spring.
Synonyms
fertilizer
1. 1.1 An application of mulch.
  regular mulches keep down annual weeds
  Example sentencesExamples
  A yearly mulch of quality compost is all the fertilization your grapes should need.
  Earthworms often thrive under mulch and in general mulches usually help plants grow better.
  Cultural practices used in organic gardening include the use of mulches, crop rotation, and common-sense things like simple hygiene.
  Don't forget to add a mulch of pea straw to hold moisture and keep a cool root run.
  Plastic mulches are frequently used in raised-bed culture to conserve water, control weeds with less herbicides, keep fruit clean and produce ripe berries earlier in the season.
  Give all fruit a mulch of manure or compost, or dead leaves.
  A thick bark chip mulch and little nectarine is all set.
  Weeds are best controlled through regular cultivation and/or through the use of mulches.
  Both organic and inorganic mulches have numerous benefits.
  Sometimes, as mulches decompose, a layer of white fungal mycelium will develop, which also repels water - stir it up and keep the layer thin.
  So-called organic vineyards use mulches of living plants as well as dead material.
  The only protection between my new plants and the broiling sun was a thick mulch of rye straw.
  Covering bare soil with a generous mulch of stable manure or compost is usually only practical for small areas.
  The author also gives directions for gardening with weeds and various types of controls including using hoes and mulches.
  If you are using mulches in your garden, you are providing good carabid habitat.
  Outside chores consist of checking winter mulches, making sure there are plenty around trees, shrubs and perennials.

verbməltʃməlCH

[with object]

Treat or cover with mulch.
Example sentencesExamples
- Others had taken down a section of fence and begun cultivating and mulching the recently abandoned vegetable beds.
- You want to mulch a little later, after the garden's gone to sleep.
- In these zones, spring-flowering bulbs must be mulched during the winter due to the danger of frost damage.
- Plant cool-weather vegetables such as beets, kale, lettuce, peas, radishes, spinach and turnips in late July, but keep them well watered and mulched.
- If you haven't yet mulched your tomato plants, midsummer's the time to do it.
- Water well and lightly mulch the soil between the drills.
- The natural bush garden features mulched plants which require little, if any, watering.
- Hostas should be planted in the soil and mulched lightly to help them through the freeze and thaw cycles.
- Many gardeners prefer to mulch the beds with peat moss or grass clippings and do away with cultivating.
- Sown in the spring for fall harvest, they also overwinter well when mulched heavily.
- He stakes and cages the tomatoes, mulches the beds with grass clippings, and makes compost.
- Mulch your soil (let it warm up first in northern gardens).
- Mr Thomas said there is a range of things people can do to save water, including mulching the garden and covering swimming pools to reduce evaporation.
- Empty the whole thing out and mulch your garden with the contents.
- Wrap as much of your hibiscus as possible before a hard freeze, and water and mulch the roots.
- If you are unsure because of harsh winters you may mulch the plants for extra protection.
- Mulch the soil well to help absorb runoff and to block evaporation of moisture.
- By mulching, cover cropping, and composting, you can work on the soil all season long.
- Straw was commonly used to mulch the plants during the winter.
- Wait a month, then lightly mulch the planted area.
Synonyms
till, plough, dig, turn, hoe

Origin

Mid 17th century: probably from dialect mulch ‘soft’ used as a noun, from Old English melsc, mylsc.

单词	mulch
释义	Definition of mulch in English: mulch noun mʌl(t)ʃməltʃ mass noun 1Material (such as decaying leaves, bark, or compost) spread around or over a plant to enrich or insulate the soil. Example sentencesExamples Cover with shredded bark mulch, straw, hay or evergreen boughs to protect them over the winter. Shredded leaves, conifer boughs, or straw all work well as winter mulch. To prevent dry soil, spread mulch around plants. Remove the mulch before growth resumes once the weather warms up the following spring. But removing the mulch in stages will help extend the harvest time. A thick blanket of mulch helps to hold the moisture in. Applying mulch around the base of lilacs will help to keep weeds down. Add mulch to control soil temperatures and insulate roots in winter; the tops may freeze. Also, replenish mulch, and remove weeds that compete for nutrients. Add two to three inches of bark mulch and your tree will be set. The new straw mulch also helps control weeds. However, hardwood mulch tends to break down faster than softwood and may need to be reapplied sooner. Keep a circle of mulch around the tree, and continue fertilizing as needed. In fall I leave the foliage on my daylilies to act as winter mulch. Apply a three inches layer of shredded hardwood mulch on and around the planting to conserve moisture. The bananas stay in the ground with a thick layer of leaf mulch to protect the roots from freezing. Water regularly during dry spells and spread mulch around plants to keep roots cool and moist. Water in well and add more mulch as the plants grow. Be sure not to use pecan leaves or shells as mulch in the vegetable garden. Add to the mulch layer if it breaks down to less than an inch. Synonyms fertilizer 1.1count noun An application of mulch. regular mulches keep down annual weeds Example sentencesExamples Outside chores consist of checking winter mulches, making sure there are plenty around trees, shrubs and perennials. Weeds are best controlled through regular cultivation and/or through the use of mulches. The only protection between my new plants and the broiling sun was a thick mulch of rye straw. A yearly mulch of quality compost is all the fertilization your grapes should need. Both organic and inorganic mulches have numerous benefits. Don't forget to add a mulch of pea straw to hold moisture and keep a cool root run. Covering bare soil with a generous mulch of stable manure or compost is usually only practical for small areas. A thick bark chip mulch and little nectarine is all set. The author also gives directions for gardening with weeds and various types of controls including using hoes and mulches. Cultural practices used in organic gardening include the use of mulches, crop rotation, and common-sense things like simple hygiene. If you are using mulches in your garden, you are providing good carabid habitat. So-called organic vineyards use mulches of living plants as well as dead material. Sometimes, as mulches decompose, a layer of white fungal mycelium will develop, which also repels water - stir it up and keep the layer thin. Earthworms often thrive under mulch and in general mulches usually help plants grow better. Plastic mulches are frequently used in raised-bed culture to conserve water, control weeds with less herbicides, keep fruit clean and produce ripe berries earlier in the season. Give all fruit a mulch of manure or compost, or dead leaves. verbmʌl(t)ʃməltʃ [with object] Treat or cover with mulch. the perennials have been cut back and mulched no object mulch annually around the plants to retain the moisture Example sentencesExamples Wrap as much of your hibiscus as possible before a hard freeze, and water and mulch the roots. Wait a month, then lightly mulch the planted area. The natural bush garden features mulched plants which require little, if any, watering. Mulch your soil (let it warm up first in northern gardens). If you are unsure because of harsh winters you may mulch the plants for extra protection. Others had taken down a section of fence and begun cultivating and mulching the recently abandoned vegetable beds. By mulching, cover cropping, and composting, you can work on the soil all season long. Plant cool-weather vegetables such as beets, kale, lettuce, peas, radishes, spinach and turnips in late July, but keep them well watered and mulched. Mulch the soil well to help absorb runoff and to block evaporation of moisture. Many gardeners prefer to mulch the beds with peat moss or grass clippings and do away with cultivating. Mr Thomas said there is a range of things people can do to save water, including mulching the garden and covering swimming pools to reduce evaporation. He stakes and cages the tomatoes, mulches the beds with grass clippings, and makes compost. Empty the whole thing out and mulch your garden with the contents. Water well and lightly mulch the soil between the drills. Straw was commonly used to mulch the plants during the winter. If you haven't yet mulched your tomato plants, midsummer's the time to do it. You want to mulch a little later, after the garden's gone to sleep. Sown in the spring for fall harvest, they also overwinter well when mulched heavily. In these zones, spring-flowering bulbs must be mulched during the winter due to the danger of frost damage. Hostas should be planted in the soil and mulched lightly to help them through the freeze and thaw cycles. Synonyms till, plough, dig, turn, hoe Origin Mid 17th century: probably from dialect mulch 'soft' used as a noun, from Old English melsc, mylsc. Definition of mulch in US English: mulch nounməltʃməlCH 1Material (such as decaying leaves, bark, or compost) spread around or over a plant to enrich or insulate the soil. Example sentencesExamples Shredded leaves, conifer boughs, or straw all work well as winter mulch. In fall I leave the foliage on my daylilies to act as winter mulch. Applying mulch around the base of lilacs will help to keep weeds down. To prevent dry soil, spread mulch around plants. A thick blanket of mulch helps to hold the moisture in. Cover with shredded bark mulch, straw, hay or evergreen boughs to protect them over the winter. Add to the mulch layer if it breaks down to less than an inch. Water in well and add more mulch as the plants grow. Also, replenish mulch, and remove weeds that compete for nutrients. Keep a circle of mulch around the tree, and continue fertilizing as needed. Apply a three inches layer of shredded hardwood mulch on and around the planting to conserve moisture. The bananas stay in the ground with a thick layer of leaf mulch to protect the roots from freezing. Add two to three inches of bark mulch and your tree will be set. Water regularly during dry spells and spread mulch around plants to keep roots cool and moist. The new straw mulch also helps control weeds. However, hardwood mulch tends to break down faster than softwood and may need to be reapplied sooner. Be sure not to use pecan leaves or shells as mulch in the vegetable garden. But removing the mulch in stages will help extend the harvest time. Add mulch to control soil temperatures and insulate roots in winter; the tops may freeze. Remove the mulch before growth resumes once the weather warms up the following spring. Synonyms fertilizer 1.1 An application of mulch. regular mulches keep down annual weeds Example sentencesExamples A yearly mulch of quality compost is all the fertilization your grapes should need. Earthworms often thrive under mulch and in general mulches usually help plants grow better. Cultural practices used in organic gardening include the use of mulches, crop rotation, and common-sense things like simple hygiene. Don't forget to add a mulch of pea straw to hold moisture and keep a cool root run. Plastic mulches are frequently used in raised-bed culture to conserve water, control weeds with less herbicides, keep fruit clean and produce ripe berries earlier in the season. Give all fruit a mulch of manure or compost, or dead leaves. A thick bark chip mulch and little nectarine is all set. Weeds are best controlled through regular cultivation and/or through the use of mulches. Both organic and inorganic mulches have numerous benefits. Sometimes, as mulches decompose, a layer of white fungal mycelium will develop, which also repels water - stir it up and keep the layer thin. So-called organic vineyards use mulches of living plants as well as dead material. The only protection between my new plants and the broiling sun was a thick mulch of rye straw. Covering bare soil with a generous mulch of stable manure or compost is usually only practical for small areas. The author also gives directions for gardening with weeds and various types of controls including using hoes and mulches. If you are using mulches in your garden, you are providing good carabid habitat. Outside chores consist of checking winter mulches, making sure there are plenty around trees, shrubs and perennials. verbməltʃməlCH [with object] Treat or cover with mulch. Example sentencesExamples Others had taken down a section of fence and begun cultivating and mulching the recently abandoned vegetable beds. You want to mulch a little later, after the garden's gone to sleep. In these zones, spring-flowering bulbs must be mulched during the winter due to the danger of frost damage. Plant cool-weather vegetables such as beets, kale, lettuce, peas, radishes, spinach and turnips in late July, but keep them well watered and mulched. If you haven't yet mulched your tomato plants, midsummer's the time to do it. Water well and lightly mulch the soil between the drills. The natural bush garden features mulched plants which require little, if any, watering. Hostas should be planted in the soil and mulched lightly to help them through the freeze and thaw cycles. Many gardeners prefer to mulch the beds with peat moss or grass clippings and do away with cultivating. Sown in the spring for fall harvest, they also overwinter well when mulched heavily. He stakes and cages the tomatoes, mulches the beds with grass clippings, and makes compost. Mulch your soil (let it warm up first in northern gardens). Mr Thomas said there is a range of things people can do to save water, including mulching the garden and covering swimming pools to reduce evaporation. Empty the whole thing out and mulch your garden with the contents. Wrap as much of your hibiscus as possible before a hard freeze, and water and mulch the roots. If you are unsure because of harsh winters you may mulch the plants for extra protection. Mulch the soil well to help absorb runoff and to block evaporation of moisture. By mulching, cover cropping, and composting, you can work on the soil all season long. Straw was commonly used to mulch the plants during the winter. Wait a month, then lightly mulch the planted area. Synonyms till, plough, dig, turn, hoe Origin Mid 17th century: probably from dialect mulch ‘soft’ used as a noun, from Old English melsc, mylsc.
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