How much mulch for a garden bed?
A 10x20 ft garden bed at 3 inch depth needs about 0.6 cubic yards or 10 bags of 2 cu ft mulch. Calculator pre-filled below.
Material Totals
Volume (bulk) 1.85 cu yd
2 cu ft bags 25 bags
3 cu ft bags 17 bags
1 cu yd = 27 cu ft. Bulk delivery is more economical above ~3 cu yd.
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Area / Depth200 sq ft / 3 in
Bulk order1.85 cu yd
2 cu ft bags25 bags
3 cu ft bags17 bags
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Apply mulch 2-3 inches deep for effective weed suppression. Keep mulch 2-3 inches away from plant stems to prevent rot. Refresh mulch annually as it decomposes.