| 释义 |
mulching, vbl. n.|ˈmʌlʃɪŋ|
[f. mulch v. + -ing1.]
The action of covering with mulch.
1817Neill in Edin. Encycl. XI. 199/1 Mulching..consists in rendering a portion of the ground thoroughly moist by adding water, and working it like mortar. To increase the retentiveness of moisture, some short stable dung or other litter is added. 1856Delamer Fl. Gard. (1861) 65 A slight mulching with manure in winter.
b. concr. = mulch n.
1890Daily News 30 May 7/4 In a fortnight's time the rain will have washed the nutriment out of the mulching. |