- peat mulch
- subst. \/ˌpiːtˈmʌl(t)ʃ\/torvmuld
English-Norwegian dictionary. 2013.
peat mulch
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mulch — [mulch] n. [ME molsh, soft, akin to Ger dial. molsch, soft: for prob. IE base see MOLD3] leaves, straw, peat moss, etc., spread on the ground around plants to prevent evaporation of water from soil, freezing of roots, etc. vt. to apply mulch to … English World dictionary
peat moss — n. 1. any moss which forms peat, esp. sphagnum 2. any peat composed of residues of mosses, used chiefly as mulch 3. [Brit. Dial.] a peat bog … English World dictionary
peat moss — peat′ moss n. 1) pln any moss, esp. of the genus Sphagnum, from which peat may form 2) such moss when dried, used chiefly as a mulch or seedbed • Etymology: 1870–80; cf. ME petemos (in place name) peat bog … From formal English to slang
Mulch — In agriculture and gardening, mulch is a protective cover placed over the soil to retain moisture, reduce erosion, provide nutrients, and suppress weed growth and seed germination. Mulching in gardens and landscaping mimics the leaf cover that is … Wikipedia
peat moss — noun any of various pale or ashy mosses of the genus Sphagnum whose decomposed remains form peat • Syn: ↑sphagnum, ↑sphagnum moss, ↑bog moss • Hypernyms: ↑moss • Member Holonyms: ↑genus Sphagnum * * * … Useful english dictionary
peat moss — 1. Also called bog moss. any moss, esp. of the genus Sphagnum, from which peat may form. 2. such moss after it has been dried, used chiefly as a mulch or seedbed, for acidification. [1225 75 for earlier sense; 1870 80 for def. 1; ME petemos (in… … Universalium
mulch — Protective covering, usually of organic matter such as leaves, straw, or peat, placed around plants to prevent the evaporation of moisture, the freezing of roots, and the growth of weeds … Expanded glossary of Cycad terms
peatmoss — peat moss n. 1. Any of various mosses of the genus Sphagnum, growing in very wet places. 2. The partly carbonized remains of these plants, used as a mulch and plant food. * * * … Universalium
agricultural technology — Introduction application of techniques to control the growth and harvesting of animal and vegetable products. Soil preparation Mechanical processing of soil so that it is in the proper physical condition for planting is usually… … Universalium
gardening — /gahrd ning/, n. 1. the act of cultivating or tending a garden. 2. the work or art of a gardener. [1570 80; GARDEN + ING1] * * * Laying out and tending of a garden. Though palatial gardens existed in ancient times, small home gardens became… … Universalium
Sheet mulching — is a gardening and landscaping method that allows planting into or on top of the ground and is a form of no dig gardening: the process of covering any base or unwanted plant material including weeds, old lawn or open ground with a layers of… … Wikipedia
