Mulch is a material like wood chips, straw, or leaves that is spread over the soil in a garden or around plants. It helps to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and improve the soil by providing nutrients as it breaks down. Full definition
«Then be sure to put a light coating of mulch of some kind to hold moisture in. (rismedia.com)
Last weekend, they came in and put 4 yards of mulch in my yard again, even working through the rain. (colorandgrace.com)
Shredding should only be used for large, hard materials such as tree branches, which can be used as mulch in the flower garden. (fieryfoodscentral.com)