Answer: mulches

AnswerCrossword Clue
MULCHESDoes a spring gardening chore
mulchesA material (such as decaying leaves, bark, or compost) spread around or over a plant to enrich or insulate the soil
mulchesAn application of such a material
mulchesMULCH, to provide with a protective covering for the soil
mulchesA formless mass or pulp