While you want to keep your garden’s soil active, there is hardly
a better option against using mulch. A layer of mulch is enough to maintain the
soil moisture and keep it productive.
The benefits of mulch are countless for a garden. There is a
common problem with the garden's soil that they lose moisture after some time.
Applying the mulch timely reduces the water loss from the garden’s soil.
Besides, it holds the moderate temperature of the soil.
Consequently, the soil can retain its productivity even after many
years. Different mulch
delivery companies produce several types
of mulch. The types include forest blend, hemlock blend, hemlock mulch,
playscape mulch, cedar mulch, and so on.
So, how much does a yard of mulch cover? It actually depends on
the length, width of your garden, including how deep layers you
want.
What is the mulch, and how does it work?
Mulch is commonly made from the organic materials tree bark,
compost, leaves, grass clippings, and so on. Some other materials like rubber,
newspaper, manure is also popular for making mulch.
The main purpose of using mulch is increasing soil fertility by retaining
moisture and controlling the weed. Besides, it also works for improving the
soil texture and protecting it from the changing temperature. Applying the
mulches in the garden, the homeowner decorates their plant bed.
How much does a yard of mulch cover?
With a 2” to 3” deep organic mulch, you can perfectly retain the
soil's moisture and control the weeds. Make sure the thickness of the mulch
doesn’t exceed 4-inch. That's because plant roots need oxygen to grow and
survive. Applying excessive mulch creates pressure on the roots and hinders the
air from going inside the soil.
Not only that, but a thick layer of mulch also blocks the path of
water. Hence the soil around the plant’s root remains dry.
Anyway, the depth and layer of mulch depend on what types of mulch
you are going to use. If you are using a finely textured mulch, then 3” deep
mulch is enough for your ground. Conversely, you need to go up to 4”, when you
are using coarse-textured mulch.
To know how much a yard of mulch cover, at first you need to
figure out the bed's measurements. You simply do it by multiplying the width
with the length, when you have a rectangular or square bed. But if you have a
round bed, multiply the radius by itself and 3.14. You will get your field
measurements in square foot.
It is time to calculate the amount of mulch you need to cover your
ground. But before calculating, let us remind you that all types of mulch sold
in a cubic yard.
You perhaps don’t know a one cubic yard of mulch material covers
324 square beds. After determining your bed measurements, you need to multiply
the amount with the desired depth inches. Now divide the amount with the 324,
and here's the total sum you need to cover your ground.
However, this is the formula, total square foot (Your bed) *desired
depth/ 324 = Total cubic yards.
The sum up!
Mulching a bed is not that difficult to complete without hiring
professionals. The difficulties you may find in calculating the total yard of
mulch you need to cover your own ground. That's because not everyone has the
same types and sizes of beds.
Indeed, it is a crucial task to calculate how much a yard of mulch
covers your bed. Without calculating if you start mulching, it will waste your
time, money, and energy.
Hopefully, you have got a complete guidance to determine the mulch
amount needed for your bed. Don’t worry, whether you have a circle, rectangular
or, square ground.
Ready to mulch? Just go on.
