mulch
In French: paillis
Definition
A layer of wood chips, bark or other material spread on top of planting beds to keep the soil moist, protect it and hold back weeds. It is sold in bags or in bulk by the cubic yard; keep it away from trunks and stems.
Also called
- wood mulch
- bark mulch
Other names in French
- paillis de cèdre
- paillis forestier
- copeaux
Sources
According to this supplier, one cubic yard of mulch covers about 100 ft² at 3 in.
Vrac · Jardins Zeillinger