How to Use mulch in a Sentence

mulch

noun
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  • She spread some mulch around the plants.
  • The town cleared the space, laid the mulch and paid for the plants.
    — Jillian Atelsek, baltimoresun.com, 5 July 2021
  • Just be sure to remove the mulch in the spring when the ground thaws.
    — Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Put a 3- to 5-inch layer of mulch around the base of the tree.
    — oregonlive, 26 Feb. 2022
  • Keep mulch about 2 inches away from the base of the tree.
    — Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 5 Dec. 2021
  • Increase the depth of the wood chip mulch to 3-4 inches deep.
    — oregonlive, 21 Jan. 2022
  • Then, why not use this free mulch under the trees and shrubs?
    — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022
  • Do not fill the base of the plant with mulch as this too can cause decline.
    — Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 3 July 2021
  • Add mulch around your plants three inches from the stem.
    — Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2022
  • Add a layer of mulch to cover the roots of younger plants.
    — Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
  • The horse ranchers need to get rid of the manure and the tree trimmers need to pay to dump the mulch.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2023
  • Add three inches of mulch around the base to keep moisture in.
    — Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
  • The rocks have warm reddish tones that complement the reds of the mulch.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Nov. 2022
  • The mulch absorbs the water, and that water seeps into the ground and feeds the roots.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2023
  • Next, make sure there is mulch under the tree’s drip line.
    — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Aug. 2022
  • First, pull back all the mulch under the entire canopy to expose the soil.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
  • Then, keep the soil moist and maintain a two-inch mulch over the root systems.
    — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2023
  • Pour a fresh layer of mulch on all beds and around trees.
    — Bill Jordan, Dallas News, 5 Sep. 2021
  • Spend a few minutes each day pulling weeds that sprout through the mulch.
    — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Keep the mulch from direct contact with the tree trunk.
    — oregonlive, 14 Aug. 2021
  • Next, pull back mulches now so soils will warm up faster.
    — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 4 May 2023
  • The mulch also looks nice and helps keep weeds down in the coming year.
    — Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 5 Dec. 2021
  • This is a good spot to buy bedding mix or mulch in bulk.
    — Sarah Sarder, Chron, 3 June 2021
  • Add 2 to 3 inches of mulch if there is bare soil under the tree.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Oct. 2022
  • Then spread an even layer of mulch about 3 to 4 inches deep over the root ball and the area around it.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2023
  • The mulch was what the chipping crew had collected from curbs throughout the year in the city.
    — cleveland, 25 Sep. 2022
  • Jute, a natural fiber, is then laid on top, to keep the mulch in place.
    — New York Times, 5 May 2022
  • About three inches of mulch can be added after the ground freezes.
    — oregonlive, 9 Oct. 2022
  • Cover the planting area with a 4- to 6-inch layer of mulch and water well.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Compost or mulch leaves into your lawn to return the leaves' nutrients back to your soil.
    — Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2024

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