Yard & Garden
Mulch Calculator & Bed Planner
Work out how much mulch a bed needs from its dimensions or a square-footage figure you already have, then see whether bags or a bulk delivery actually costs less.
Common questions
How many bags of mulch are in a cubic yard?
Thirteen and a half 2 cu ft bags, or twenty 1.5 cu ft bags. That is why bulk delivery usually wins on price the moment you need more than a yard.
How deep should mulch be?
Two to three inches. Deeper does not suppress weeds better; it holds moisture against roots and can starve them of air. Refresh to depth each year rather than piling on top.
Is bulk mulch cheaper than bags?
Per cubic yard, almost always — often by half. The trade-off is a pile on your driveway and a delivery window. This planner compares both at the prices you enter.
What usually comes next
Projects that tend to follow a mulch job.
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