Plastic mulch

Ok kiddo, so you know how when we plant seeds in our garden, we have to dig into the dirt and put the seeds in? Well, sometimes people use a special type of material called plastic mulch to cover the dirt before they plant their seeds.

Plastic mulch is like a big sheet of plastic that gets spread over the dirt. It's usually black or brown, but sometimes it can be other colors too. When it's put on the ground, it helps to keep moisture in the soil and prevent weeds from growing.

The plastic mulch also helps to keep the soil warmer than it would be without it. This means that seeds can grow faster and plants can produce more fruit or vegetables. When the plants are growing, the plastic mulch also stops the leaves from touching the wet soil, which keeps them cleaner and healthier.

When it's time to harvest the crops, the plastic mulch can either be left on the ground or taken off and reused later. Some people prefer to leave it on because it helps to stop erosion and improves the soil quality over time.

So, that's plastic mulch in a nutshell, little buddy. It's a special kind of material that helps plants grow better by keeping the soil warm, moist, and weed-free.