mulch /mʌlt͡ʃ/verb 2noun 1forms 3 verb2 •To apply mulch.Mulch your vegetable garden to retain moisture and keep weeds down. •To turn into mulch.I decided to mulch the grass clippings. noun1 •Any material used to cover the top layer of soil to protect, insulate, or decorate it, or to discourage weeds or retain moisture.An organic mulch is a mulch made of natural substances such as leaves or grass clippings. formsmulched · mulching · mulches