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to mulch
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to cover the soil around plants with a layer of material like wood chips or leaves to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature
Mulch
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a protective layer of decaying leaves or compost that is spread over or around a plant to improve the quality of the soil, stop weeds from growing, or to provide protection for the plant's base and its roots
Example
He mulches the garden paths with gravel to prevent mud and enhance aesthetics.
They mulch their vegetable garden with straw to protect the soil from erosion and maintain soil moisture.
She mulches her flower beds with wood chips to conserve moisture and prevent weed growth.
Mulching around shrubs with compost helps enrich the soil and suppresses weed growth.
Mulching flower pots with bark chips helps retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.