ClimateAugust 17, 2026

mulching

MUL-ching

Definition

The act of spreading a layer of material, such as straw, over the soil to protect the roots of plants, retain moisture, and improve soil health.

Etymology

Originating from the Middle English 'mulsh,' meaning soft or moist, the term likely stems from Germanic roots related to decaying leaves or vegetable matter used to improve soil.

In the news

In the article, the grower uses mulching with straw to prevent water from evaporating from the soil around his vines, helping them survive extreme summer heat.

Growers battle heat to protect vines

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