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How Much Material Do I Need?
Remember—Mulch is most effective
when it is added periodically in smaller amounts.
I have an area this big, how much material do I need?
Area Size #square feet Topdress depth1/2" 2" Deep
1’ x 5’ plot 5 sq. ft. 0.21 cu. ft. 0.83 cu. ft.
5’ x 5’ plot 25 sq. ft. 1.04 cu. ft. 4.17 cu. ft.
5’ x 10’ plot 50 sq. ft. 2.08 cu. ft. 8.33 cu. ft.
10’ x 10’ plot 100 sq. ft. 4.17 cu. ft. 16.66 cu. ft.
1 acre 43,600 sq. ft. 67 cu. yds. 268 cu. yds
If I buy this much material, how many square feet will it cover?
Quantity Topdress depth 1/2" 2" Deep
1 cu. ft. bag 24 sq. ft. area 6 sq. ft. area
3 cu. ft. bag 73 sq. ft. area 18 sq. ft. area
1 cu. yard 650 sq. ft. area 162 sq. ft. area
Posted by Andy Z on 24th May 2011
We have been using this mulch for two years now, and it does an excellent job. Good survivablilty throughout the year, partial breakdown in the spring, and only need to add about an inch each year. Keeps the soil moist, and the weeds from running wild.