Mulch for a 10x20 Bed: Yards & Bags Needed
A 10 × 20 ft bed covers 200 sq ft. Spread 3 inches deep, it takes 50 cubic feet of mulch: 1.85 cubic yards, or 25 bags of 2 cu ft. Change the depth or bag size below.
1.85 cubic yards, or 25 bags of 2 cu ft
- Cubic yards
- 1.85
- Cubic feet
- 50
- Bags
- 25 × 2 cu ft
- Area
- 200 sq ft
- 2–3 inches is the usual depth for beds; 3–4 inches suppresses weeds better.
- Bulk mulch is sold by the cubic yard and is usually cheaper above ~2 yards.
Frequently asked questions
How many bags of mulch for a 10x20 bed?
25 bags of 2 cu ft at 3 inches deep.
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