Mulched: meaning, definitions and examples
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mulched
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gardening method
Mulched is the past tense of mulch, which refers to the practice of applying a layer of material over the soil's surface to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil health. This method is commonly used in gardening and landscaping to enhance plant growth and reduce the need for watering.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She mulched the vegetable garden to keep the soil moist.
- The landscaper mulched around the trees to prevent weed growth.
- They mulched the flower beds to conserve water during the dry season.
Translations
Translations of the word "mulched" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mulched
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคฒเฅเค เคเคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช mulched
๐ฎ๐ฉ mulched
๐บ๐ฆ ะผัะปััะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ mulched
๐ฏ๐ต ใใซใใณใฐใใใ
๐ซ๐ท mulched
๐ช๐ธ mulched
๐น๐ท mulched
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฉ์นญ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุบุทู ุจุงููุด
๐จ๐ฟ mulched
๐ธ๐ฐ mulched
๐จ๐ณ ่ฆ็็ฉ
๐ธ๐ฎ mulched
๐ฎ๐ธ mulched
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผัะปััะธัะพะฒะฐะฝะฝัะน
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแฉแแ แแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mulรง edilmiล
๐ฒ๐ฝ mulched
Word origin
The word 'mulch' comes from the Middle English word 'melch', which is thought to derive from the Old English 'melcan', meaning to soften or to relax. Historically, mulching has been a common agricultural practice dating back to ancient civilizations, where farmers used organic materials to cover the soil. Over the centuries, various materials such as straw, leaves, and grass clippings have been utilized for mulching, as they provide numerous benefits to soil health and crop yield. In the modern gardening context, the term 'mulched' has become widely used, signifying the ongoing importance of this technique in sustainable landscaping and horticulture.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,407 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 31404 ephemera
- 31405 adducing
- 31406 bashed
- 31407 mulched
- 31408 slithering
- 31409 puritanism
- 31410 putter
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