How Much Mulch Do I Need?

One cubic yard of mulch covers about 100 square feet at 3 inches deep, or 162 square feet at 2 inches.

How deep should mulch be?

Apply 2–3 inches in established beds and up to 4 inches around trees for weed control. Keep mulch off plant stems.

There are 13.5 bags of 2 cubic feet mulch in a cubic yard. Bulk delivery is cheaper once you need more than about 6–8 bags.

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