Mulch
/mˈʌltʃ/
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Definition
(noun) Any material used to cover the top layer of soil to protect, insulate, or decorate it, or to discourage weeds or retain moisture.
Sentence Examples
He was spreading mulch in the flower beds.
I've been lopping trees all afternoon and shredding them into mulch for the garden.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The gardener spread a thick layer of organic ____ around the base of the young fruit trees to help retain moisture in the soil during the summer.