1mulch 
/ˈmʌl̟tʃ/ noun
plural mulch·es /ˈmʌl̟tʃ/ noun [count, noncount] : a material (such as straw, leaves, or small pieces of wood) that is spread over the ground in a garden to protect the plants or help them grow and to stop weeds from growing
▪ She spread some mulch around the plants.
▪ She spread some mulch around the plants.
