Bags vs Bulk
A 2 cu ft bag of mulch covers about 12 sq ft at 2 inches deep. For areas over 200 sq ft, bulk mulch by the cubic yard is significantly cheaper.
- Under 200 sq ft: bags work.
- Over 200 sq ft: go bulk.
- 13.5 bags = 1 cubic yard.
Calculate how many bags of mulch (2 cu ft) you need based on bed dimensions and desired depth.
Enter bed dimensions and depth to calculate bags needed.
A 2 cu ft bag of mulch covers about 12 sq ft at 2 inches deep. For areas over 200 sq ft, bulk mulch by the cubic yard is significantly cheaper.
Apply 2-3 inches of mulch for weed suppression. Keep mulch 3 inches from tree trunks and plant stems. Refresh annually as mulch decomposes.
About 13.5 bags of 2 cu ft mulch make one cubic yard (27 ÷ 2 = 13.5).
A 2 cu ft bag covers about 12 sq ft at 2 inches deep, or 8 sq ft at 3 inches deep.
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