How much mulch do I need?
For flower beds and around trees. Get cubic yards for bulk delivery or the number of bags.
Bags (2 cu ft)
10 bags
Estimated material cost
Bags
10 x $$4.50 per bag
$45.00
Typical store prices before tax and delivery. Change any price to match your store.
How to measure
Measure the length and width of each bed. For odd shapes, break the bed into rectangles and add them up. Decide how deep you want the mulch.
Tips from the field
- Two to three inches keeps weeds down. More than four inches can smother plant roots.
- Keep mulch a few inches back from tree trunks and the house foundation.
What you'll need
Common questions
How deep should mulch be?
Two to three inches is ideal. Deeper than four inches can smother roots and hold too much moisture.
How many bags of mulch are in a yard?
About 13.5 bags of 2 cubic foot mulch make one cubic yard.
Is bulk mulch cheaper than bags?
Usually, once you need more than two or three cubic yards. Delivery fees make small bulk orders less of a deal.
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