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Cubic yards and bags of mulch by area and depth.
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1.48 yd³ · 20 bags
- Cubic feet
- 40.0
- Cubic yards
- 1.48
- 2 cu-ft bags
- 20
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Frequently asked
How many bags of mulch in a cubic yard?
13.5 bags at 2 cubic feet each. Bulk delivery pays off after ~4 yd³.
What depth of mulch?
2–3 inches for beds, 3–4 inches around trees. Deeper than 4" can smother roots.