Horticulture and Cultivation

Mulching

Definition

Covering soil around plants with organic (bark, straw) or inorganic (gravel, plastic) material. Mulch conserves moisture, suppresses weeds, regulates soil temperature, and adds nutrients as it decomposes.

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