Synonyms for

Mulch

Verb / mʌltʃ / Another word for mulch — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Mulch is a material spread over the soil to help plants grow better. It can be made of things like leaves, straw, or wood chips.

Synonyms & similar words

compost fertilizer manure peat straw topsoil humus shavings sawdust bark hay coir vermiculite perlite

Example sentences

  1. The gardener spread mulch around the flowers.
  2. I need to buy some more mulch for the garden.
  3. Mulch helps keep the soil moist and cool.
  4. My dad likes to use wood chips for mulch.
  5. The farmer uses straw as mulch in his fields.

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  • The best fertilizer is the gardener's shadow. - Author Unknown
  • The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies. - Gertrude Jekyll
  • Gardening is a matter of your enthusiasm holding up until your back gets used to it. - Author Unknown

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