Mulching is a horticultural and agricultural practise that involves the use of organic materials. This approach is highly useful for protecting plant roots from heat and cold. Mulch is applied to the soil surface surrounding plants to produce a favourable environment for growth. A search for materials to improve various factors like yield, quality, fruit size, etc been pushed by the need to increase food production while also improving the quality of our environment. This study provides an overview of research and development related to the use of various types of mulch materials. Mulch paper lowers the need of chemical fertilizers and herbicides, as well as weed control and maintaining the temperature of the ground. This article summarises the research on mulches that has been published and explores the possibilities for them to solve the problem in agriculture.