| 单词 | mulch |
| 释义 | mulch (mʌltʃ ) Word forms: mulches , mulching , mulched 1. variable noun A mulch is a layer of something such as old leaves, small pieces of wood, or manure which you put on the soil round plants in order to protect them and help them to grow. 2. verb To mulch plants means to put a mulch round them to protect them and help them to grow. In May, mulch the bed with garden compost. [VERB noun + with] Collocations: organic mulch Surrounding the plants with organic mulch will encourage them to produce plenty of fruit. Times, Sunday Times Add an organic mulch around the base of the tree to improve and regulate the soil's moisture retention. Times, Sunday Times They may also be used as an organic mulch in gardening, landscaping, restoration ecology and mushroom cultivation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 An alternative method used by home gardeners and smaller-scale growers involves covering the growing area with organic mulches such as straw or with plastic sheets. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Organic mulches can mat down, forming a barrier that blocks water and air flow between the soil and the atmosphere. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Afterwards, spread a thick mulch of bark chippings over the soil surface to act as winter insulation. Times, Sunday Times Afterwards, give the plant a feed and spread a thick mulch around the base. Times, Sunday Times In cold areas, protect slightly tender plants, including agapanthus and hardy fuchsias, by surrounding them with a thick mulch of bark chippings. Times, Sunday Times Dig plenty of organic matter into the planting holes and surround the stem bases with a thick mulch. Times, Sunday Times After pruning, give the plant a boost by applying a general fertiliser and then spreading a thick mulch around the base. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 护根 Japanese: 根覆い |
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