Mulch

Area to be covered	sq. ft.
Depth of coverage	inches
Number of 3-cubic-foot bags of mulch needed	3-cubic foot bags
Number of 2-cubic-foot bags of mulch needed	2-cubic foot bags

Please note: For your convenience, this calculation has been rounded up slightly.

Important reminder: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this calculation. But before purchasing materials for any project, please check amounts with your suppliers or contractors.

Lawn clippings, leaves and hay, for instance, all can be used as mulch. At a lawn center, you will find various types of commercially produced mulches, in bags that contain either 2 or 3 cubic feet of loose matter, such as cedar chips, cypress, or pine bark.

Tip: To ensure that weeds cannot grow in a flower bed, lay mulch 1 to 2 inches deep.