A full mulch load — 10 cubic yards — blankets about 1,000 sq ft at 3 inches, or roughly 1,600 sq ft as a 2-inch refresh. That's most of the beds on a typical suburban lot in one truck, with one delivery fee.
Full-load coverage by depth
| Depth | 10 yards covers |
|---|---|
| 2" (refresh on existing beds) | ~1,600 sq ft |
| 3" (new beds) | ~1,000 sq ft |
| 4" (heavy weed suppression) | ~800 sq ft |
Early June is prime time to finish beds before summer heat sets in and soil moisture matters most. Measure each bed, add the square footages together, and divide once — beds always total more than they look. Pick a variety from the mulch collection and check your square footage with the material calculator.
