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mulch

3 definitions • 2 examples
1
a covering of decaying leaves that is spread over the soil in order to keep water in it or to improve it
2
to put mulch on or around something:

Examples:

[ + adv/prep ] Mulch around the base of the roses.
Mulch the roses.
3
a covering, esp. of decaying leaves, grass, or plant material, used to keep water in the earth near plants or to protect them from weeds (= unwanted plants)

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