Mulched: meaning, definitions and examples

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mulched

 

[ mสŒltสƒt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

blanketed, covered, layered

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mulched

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฒเฅเคš เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mulched

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mulched

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒะปัŒั‡ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mulched

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒซใƒใƒณใ‚ฐใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mulched

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mulched

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mulched

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ€์นญ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุบุทู‰ ุจุงู„ู‚ุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mulched

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mulched

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฆ†็›–็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mulched

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mulched

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผัƒะปัŒั‡ะธั€ะพะฒะฐะฝะฝั‹ะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒฉแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mulรง edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mulched

Etymology

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.