Generally, mulch is a layer of organic material spread over the bare surface of soil to block the loss of moisture and to discourage the growth of weeds. For these pages, mulch is the term used to refer to non-composted materials, such as shredded or chipped bark, which eventually rot and add to the soil, enhancing its fertility.
to: The application of compost or other organic material to the soil for the purpose of reducing evaporation, fertilizing, or weed suppression.
Organic material that is used to protect the soil. Any material, such as straw, sawdust, leaves, plastic film, loose soil, etc., that is spread upon the surface of the soil to protect it and plant roots from the effects of raindrops, soil crusting, freezing, evaporation, etc.
material spread on the top of the soil to prevent erosion and evaporation of water.
Any number of substances -- wood chips, straw, compost, leaves, manure, fabric, plastic -- placed on top of the soil and around plants to help cool the soil and hold in moisture. Mulch also reduces the growth of weeds.
(a) A layer of dead plant material on the soil surface. (b) An artificial layer of material such as paper or plastic on the soil surface. (c) Cultural practice of placing rock, straw, asphalt, plastic or other material on the soil's surface as a surface cover. Mulches are applied to conserve moisture, control weeds, and improve structure
Any loose, usually organic material placed over the soil as a protective covering or for decorative purposes. Common mulches are ground bark, saw dust, leaves or straw.
a covering or blanket, usually organic or inorganic, placed on the soil around the base of plants to reduce erosion, control weeds, conserve moisture, and provide insulation to the soil in extremely hot or cold weather. Navajo Blanket IV Buy this Magnet at AllPosters.com
A layer of material covering the soil surface to exclude sunlight.
Covering on surface of soil to protect and enhance certain charcteristics, such as water retention qualities.
A natural or artificial layer of plant residue or other material on the soil surface. Mulch reduces erosion, conserves soil moisture, inhibits weed growth, and can provide the soil with organic matter as it breaks down. Mulch till prepares the soil so as to leave plant residues (or other mulching materials) on or near the surface.
a protective spread over the soil and around the plants used to control temperature and weeds. It also gives a nice finished look to a landscape.
where layers of compost or other organic matter is spread over the soil to retain moisture, suppress weed growth and supply nutrients.
Any loose material placed over the soil to control weeds and conserve soil moisture. Usually this is a coarse organic matter. Common mulches are grass clippings, leaves, saw dust, or straw.
Covering for soil. Mulch should not generally be mixed into the soil, it is not a fertilizer or soil amendment. There are many types of mulch, including partially decomposed compost, bark, wood chips, hay, nut shells, pine needles, and others. The point is to cover bare ground so that top soil is not washed away, soil temperature is buffered, and weeds are reduced from lack of light. A good organic mulch will also supply nutrients to the earth as it decomposes.
A material applied to the surface of a soil for a variety of purposes such as conservation of moisture, stabilization of soil temperature, and suppression of weed growth.
Material placed on the soil around plants. Generally mulch is organic material such as wood chips or partly decomposed garden waste, but may be inorganic such as pebbles or aggregate
a protective covering of material spread on the ground to enrich the soil, hold in water or keep the soil at a steady temperature The gardener spread mulch around the sapling.
Any loose material (usually woody) used for spreading over gardens to inhibit weeds and retain moisture.
Layer of organic material spread over soil to conserve moisture, insulate roots and improve soil structure. Sheet mulches, such as polythene and carpet, suppress weeds, conserve moisture and can also increase ground temperature for early germination of seeds.
Mulch is a type of protective covering such as sawdust, compost, burlap, shredded wood or paper strips used on the ground to reduce water evaporation, control weeds, enrich the soil. It is also very important in preventing water erosion in newly formed waterways and other areas where vegetation still has not had enough time to establish itself. The mulch intercepts the erosive forces of raindrops, thus reducing erosion until the seeding produces its own protective cover.
(Shredded hardwood bark vs. wood chips.) Shredded hardwood mulch is a processed mulch made mainly of the "bark" byproducts of trees, usually double ground for finer consistency and usually treated with a "rinse" process to provide even color. Wood chip mulch is chipped tree byproducts usually including bark as well as actual branch wood chipped into usable sized mulch. It contains more extraneous materials and is usually used for more rustic situations, in parks, as pathway surfaces, etc.
A material applied in a layer to soil surface to suppress weeds, conserve temperature and maintain a cool, even root temperature.
vegetation residues or other suitable materials that aid in soil stabilization and soil moisture conservation, thus providing conditions suitable for seed germination and growth.
Material put between rows or around the bases of plants to conserve moisture and to discourage the growth of weeds. Wood chips and fallen leaves make excellent mulches.
A mixture of material (grass clippings, wood chips, newspaper, straw, leaves, etc.) that is spread around the base of plants and trees to prevent the growth of weeds.
Any material placed on the soil surface to reduce evaporation, help control weeds or prevent erosion. Mulch is any material, such as wood chips, grass clippings, leaves, or compost that is spread over the surface of soil.
peat, leaves, straw, or other material used to prevent frost heaving or the freezing of plants.
Raw bark peeled from a tree and ground in a hammer mill (tub grinder) and sold as a landscape ground cover. Mulch functions to reduce weeds, retain moisture by reducing evaporation, and insulates the ground in cold weather, in addition to providing an aesthetic appearance for one's garden.
material that is applied to the soil surface to discourage weed growth, help retain moisture in the soil, and maintain a uniform root temperature.
a protective covering of rotting vegetable matter spread to reduce evaporation and soil erosion
a layer of material covering the soil surface around plants
a layer of material placed over the surface of the soil, particularly over the roots of the crop
a layer of organic matter of variable thickness, used as a soil cover to control weeds, preserve soil moisture and improve the fertility and structure of the soil itself
a layer of peat moss, shredded bark or any similar material spread on the surface of the soil under and around plants
a layer of usually but not always organic material laid on top of all the exposed soil in your garden
a material placed in your rose beds or around your roses for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is to provide a neat, manicured look to your garden
a material placed over the surface of the soil for a number of beneficial reasons
A layer of organic or inorganic material on the soil surface. Mulches help to moderate the temperature of the soil surface, reduce loss of moisture from the soil surface, suppress weed growth, and reduce run-off.
Protective covering, either organic or man-made, that is put over the ground to protect plants from freezing and drying out, and to retard weed growth.
A layer of organic material applied to the surface of the ground to retain moisture; mulching is the spreading of leaves, straw, or other loose material on the ground to prevent erosion, evaporation, or greasing of plant roots.
1. A natural or artificially applied layer of plant residues or other materials such as stones, sand, paper or brush on the surface of the soil. 2. A covering of plant material put on the soil to improve its fertility, moisture retention capacity and organic content. 3. A loose surface horizon that forms naturally or may be produced by cultivation and consists of either inorganic or organic materials.
Material such as straw, leaves, etc, applied to the soil surface to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
A protective layer of leaves, or other matter around the base of the plant.
a protective covering of organic compost, old leaves, etc.: Indoors, mulch keeps soil too moist, and possible fungus could result.
Mulch is a layer of either in-organic or organic material which is placed around plants to enhance moisture retention of the soil and control weeds
A covering layer of organic material or bleack plastic etc. Provides weed control, moisture retention and some food
An organic or inorganic soil covering used to conserve soil moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature.
Material, preferably organic, placed on the soil around a plant to modify water and temperature variations. Mulch is magic. How so? Bare soil dries out quickly, that same soil covered with 100 mm. of mulch maintains its moisture. Worms crawl about on what once was the surface and is now dark and cool and under colonisation by millions of beneficial organisms. Plant roots can come right into the mulch, breaking it down, soon fallen bamboo leaves will create a self renewing mulch etc.
a covering such as wood-chips, straw, leaves, etc., spread on the ground around plants to prevent excess evaporation and to enrich the soil
A protective soil covering, usually of plant origin, to reduce weeds and evaporation.
A layer of organic or inorganic material placed around plants to hold in moisture and reduce weeds.
A protective covering placed around plants to heat or cool the root zone, to prevent the evaporation of moisture, limit the growth of weeds, and prevent winter damage in perennial / biennial crops. Can be made of plastic of varying colours, organic materials such as straw, wood chips, shredded bark, leaf matter, or rock chips (commonly used in landscaping). See IRT mulch Also see Microclimate Research Pages
Any substance spread or allowed to remain on the soil surface to conserve soil moisture and shield soil particles from the erosive forces of raindrops and runoff.
A layer of manure, lawn cuttings, or bark shreddings laid around trees and plants to conserve moisture in the surrounding soil.
Any substance that is spread on the soil surface to decrease the effects of raindrop impact, runoff, and other adverse conditions and to retard evaporation.
an organic or inert inorganic material used to prevent weed growth in plant beds and moisture loss of the soil and root ball zone to the air
A coarse material used to protect soil from rainfall impact and erosion and to improve germination and growth of vegetation. Examples are hay, straw, bark and geotextile fabric.
various organic or inorganic material used to cover soil to prevent weeds and preserve moisture
Any of a number of materials, usually organic, that can be placed on the soil in a thick layer to retain moisture and deter weed growth. Plastic sheeting is also considered a form of mulch.
Any product used to keep moisture in the soil, discourage weeds and eliminate rain spatter. Common mulch products are bark and decorative gravel. Example: Medium Bark
A natural or artificial layer of plant residue which aids in seedling germination by reducing the temperature fluctuations, holding moisture and holding soil in place.
Generally, any organic or inorganic substance such as hay, lawn clippings, paper or plastic applied to the soil surface to prevent weed growth and water loss.
a broad term refering to a material placed on the soil surface, preferably organic in nature, which is useful in providing the following effects: erosion prevention, evaporation reduction and moisture retention, moderation of soil temperature, suppression of weeds, fertilization and tilth improvement via gradual breakdown (see ' sheet composting'), increase of beneficial and balanced microbiotic soil activity. It is also generally more attractive than bare soil and prevents mud splatter.
Any material such as wood chips, straw, sawdust, leaves, and stone that is spread on the surface of the soil to protect the soil and plant roots from the effects of raindrops, soil crusting, freezing, and evaporation.
Most mulches are made from organic materials, some of the best being: hay, grass clippings, fallen leaves (best when shredded), bark chips, and compost. Mulching serves to prevent moisture loss from soil, protect plants from temperature extremes, control weed growth (weed before laying mulch!), prevent water from splashing onto plant material, and as a slow-release soil amendment.
material spread on the ground to reduce soil erosion and evaporation of water; include hay, plastic sheeting and wood chips
Any nonsynthetic material, such as wood chips, leaves, or straw, or any synthetic material included on the National List for such use, such as newspaper or plastic that serves to suppress weed growth, moderate soil temperature, or conserve soil moisture.
A layer of bark, peat moss, compost, shredded leaves, hay or straw, lawn clippings, gravel, paper, plastic, or other material spread over the soil around the base of plants. During the growing season, mulch can help retard evaporation, inhibit weeds, and moderate soil temperature. In the winter, a mulch of evergreen boughs, coarse hay, or leaves is used to protect plants from freezing.
Organic or inorganic materials which are spread on the soil surface. Mulch slows down the evaporation of water from the soil, moderates soil temperatures, discourages weeds and beautifies the landscape.
Organic material, such as leaves or straw, spread on the ground around plants to hold in moisture, smother weeds, and feed the soil.
Organic material spread over soil to prevent the soil surface from drying out as rapidly as when it is exposed.
a gardening material used to lay over soil. Helps soil contain moisture temporarily preventing erosion.
Any material laid on the soil surface to conserve soil moisture, moderate temperature and/or aid in weed control. Wood chips, bark chips, and shredded leaves are examples of organic mulches.
Anything that will help retain moisture for plants. Usually applied as a top dressing. Some examples are greenwaste that has been chopped up, cinder, or even gravel.
A protective covering of various substances, especially organic, placed around plants to prevent evaporation of moisture, freezing of roots, and to control weeds.
straw, leaves, loose earth, pebbles, tan or pine bark spread on the ground to protect trees and plants from weeds and soil evaporation.
a layer of partially decomposed plant materials placed on top of garden beds and around plants and shrubs.
A natural or artificial layer of plant residue or other material that covers the land surface and conserves moisture, holds soil in place, aids in establishing vegetation, and reduces temperature fluctuations.
Any material such as straw or leaves that is spread on the soil surface to protect the soil and plant roots from the effects of raindrops, soil crusting, freezing or water loss by evaporation.
A natural or artificial layer of plant residue or other materials placed on the soil surface to protect seeds, to prevent blowing, to retain soil moisture, to curtail erosion and to modify soil temperature.
Any loose material placed over the soil to control weeds and conserve soil moisture. Usually this is a coarse organic matter, such as leaves, clippings or bark, but plastic sheeting and other commercial products can also be used.
Any organic material spread on top of soil to reduce water loss, prevent the growth of weeds.
A protective covering, usually organic, placed around plants to keep in moisture and prevent the \ growth of weeds.
a natural or artificial layer of crop residues, leaves, sand, plastic, or paper on the soil surface.
A material such as straw, netting, burlap, etc., spread over seeded or stolonized areas to protect them from erosion, moisture loss and temperature extremes and to enhance germination and growth.
Any material such as straw, wood chips, sawdust, leaves, plastic film, loose soil, etc., that is spread or formed upon the soil surface to protect the soil and/or plant roots from the effects of raindrops (crusting), wind or flowing water (erosion), temperature extremes (cold or hot), evaporation, etc. Mulches are also used primarily to control weeds, conserve soil moisture, or alter soil temperature.
An organic or sometimes inorganic product that is placed on top of the existing soil surface around plants to perform a number of functions such as weed suppression, aid in the regulation of soil temperature and moisture levels and to improve landscape aesthetics. Mulches can be made from a variety of materials however organic products such as wood chips and straws are useful as they decompose over time adding organic matter to the soil and improve soil structure.
Forestry Operations & Water Quality] A natural or artificial layer of plant residue or other materials covering the land surface which conserves moisture, holds soil in place, aids in establishing plant cover, and minimizes temperature fluctuations.
An agricultural protective layer over the ground, which covers an area upon which a crop is grown and is used to enhance productivity by conserving moisture and preventing evaporation, supressing weed growth,extending growning seasons, and aid in fumigation and fertilization.
Protective ground cover, including both natural products and synthetic materials that protect the soil, save water, and prevent weed growth.
A protective covering that is spread on the ground around plants to inhibit evaporation and weed growth, control soil temperature, enrich the soil, or prevent the dispersal of pathogens. It may be organic material such as leaves, peat, or wood chips, or inorganic material such as plastic sheeting. ()
A layer of material (wood chips, straw, leaves, etc.) placed around plants to hold moisture, prevent weed growth, and enrich or sterilize the soil.
A mixture, as of leaves and compost, that covers or is mixed with the earth, often to help enrich the soil; bark, crushed stone or other material used to cover planting beds, retain moisture, rce weeds, and improve appearance.
A loose surface horizon that forms naturally or may be produced by cultivation and consists of either inorganic or organic materials. Any suitable protective layer of organic or inorganic material applied or left on or near the soil surface as a temporary aid in stabilizing the surface and improving soil microclimatic conditions for establishing vegetation, mulch reduces erosion and water loss from the soil and can be used to control weeds.
Any substance such as leaves, bark, compost, or straw which is spread on the ground to protect roots of plants from heat, cold or excessive dryness.
In agriculture and gardening, mulch is a protective cover placed over the soil, primarily to modify the effects of the local climate. A wide variety of natural and synthetic materials are used.