mulch

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  1. noun A protective covering, usually of organic matter such as leaves, straw, or peat, placed around plants to prevent the evaporation of moisture, the freezing of roots, and the growth of weeds.
  2. transitive verb To cover or surround with mulch.

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  • We called around to see whether cocoa mulch is available locally, and we didn't find anyone selling it at this time.
  • Check the Parks and Rec website to see when the mulch is available. —  keyetv.com Local News
  • Some parents have raised concerns regarding the safety of the rubber mulch, which is made from recycled tires, installed last week on the playground at Kids Place at Cole Park. —  KRIS - RSS | Local News
  • Making the mulch is a two-step process, Diana explained. —  The Independent Home RSS
  • If residents don't take all the mulch, the city will use it at municipal parks. —  The Facts: News
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  1. Probably from Middle English melsche, molsh, soft, from Old English melsc, mellow, mild; see mel-1 in Indo-European roots.
 

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