mulch
noun/mʌltʃ/
Frequency rank: #14,367 most common English word
Meaning
A layer of material (such as leaves, bark, or compost) spread over soil to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Example sentence
She spread mulch around the base of the tomato plants to keep the soil moist.
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