Aromatic cedar repels insects and resists decay. Lasts 2–3 seasons.
2–3" is standard for most beds. 4" for weed suppression. Over 4" can suffocate plants.
If refreshing existing mulch, only the difference in depth is needed.
Add each bed or zone separately. Mix rectangles, circles, and triangles for irregular landscapes.
2 cu ft hardwood: ~$5–$8 · Cedar: ~$7–$11 · Dyed: ~$6–$10.
Bulk hardwood: ~$30–$55/cu yd. Cedar: ~$40–$65. Pickup or delivered.
Non-woven lets water through better than woven. Heavy-duty lasts 5–10 years.
Includes 10% overlap at seams. Pins/staples ~$0.02–$0.04/SF extra.
Steel edging is the most durable for clean bed definition. Lasts decades.
Total edging LF is estimated from bed perimeters automatically.
Typical bulk delivery: $50–$150 depending on distance and supplier minimums (usually 2–3 cu yd min).
Spreading and raking: ~$18–$35/cu yd. Includes moving material from pile or bags.
Hand-weeding and edging before mulching: ~$0.10–$0.35/SF.
1 cu yd = 27 cu ft · Depth in inches ÷ 12 × sq ft = cu ft needed · Existing mulch depth subtracted from desired depth · Quantities include selected overage