In last week’s blog, we went over one of our most popular questions we get from our clients, “How much mulch will I need?”. It is easier to calculate when your project is a square or rectangle, but what if it is an odd shape?
Irregular shaped plant beds, circles around trees, and curves created by shrubs, can be difficult to calculate.
Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be an exact measurement, just close.
So if you are taking measurements for an irregular shape, try and square it off as best as you can.
Just let the team member at Reliable Peat know how you came up with your calculations, and that they may be a little less or more than you really need.
We will take this information into account and help you determine how much mulch you will need for your project.
How to calculate how much mulch you need
Typically, you want a good layer of mulch, about 3 inches deep. Maybe a little more if the area receives a lot of sun, weeds tend to be more aggressive in these sections.
Calculating how much mulch you will need can be a little tricky. You can use the instructions below or just call Reliable Peat for assistance.
First, measure the width and length of the area you want to mulch in feet, then multiply them together to find the area in square feet.
Second, calculate how deep you want the mulch. Then multiply the area of square feet by the depth in inches. For example, if the square footage is 500 and you want it 3 inches deep, 500 x 3 = 1500
Third, divide the answer by 324 (since a single cubic yard of mulch will cover 324 square feet of ground that is one inch deep). Then round to the nearest whole number, 1500 / 324 = 5 cubic
Buy Mulch in Bag or Bulk?
If you do the math, you would find the cost of bagged mulch is almost double that of bulk. And in some cases it cost even more!! Depending on the size of your project, the savings can really add up.
