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You need _____ Cubic Yards of Mulch
How To Measure
Measure the length and width of your flower beds in feet to get your total square footage. For circular tree rings, estimate the square box that would fit around the circle. Pro-Tip: Don't subtract square footage for small plants or shrubs—you will need that extra mulch to build proper rings around the base of the plants anyway.
Depth Recommendations
New Beds (Bare Soil): 3-4 inches (This depth is crucial to naturally block sunlight from reaching weed seeds).
Top Dressing (Refreshing): 2-2.5 inches (If you already have a layer of old mulch from last year, do not pile it too high or you will suffocate your plants).
Premium Bulk Mulch: Feed Your Soil, Skip the Plastic Bags
When it comes to refreshing your landscape in the Michiana area, buying mulch in bulk is the smartest investment you can make for your yard and your back. Instead of making multiple trips to a big-box store to load, haul, and cut open dozens of plastic bags, our bulk mulch calculator tells you exactly how much you need delivered right to your driveway.
We partner with local tree companies to provide fresh, high-quality mulch. Whether you want the natural soil-feeding benefits of Premium Hardwood or the high-contrast curb appeal of Black, Brown, or Red dyed mulch, our products are designed to protect plant roots, retain summer moisture, and survive our local climate. Because this is a natural, locally sourced wood product, it will slowly break down over the season, enriching your heavy clay soil with vital organic matter.
FAQ
Should I put landscape fabric under my mulch to stop weeds?
We strongly advise against it. This is a massive waste of money. While fabric is mandatory under stone, mulch is organic matter. Over time, mulch naturally decomposes into rich topsoil. If you lay fabric down, that new soil just builds up on top of the fabric. Weed seeds will blow in from the wind, land in that top layer of dirt, and sprout anyway. Skip the fabric, spread your mulch 3-4 inches deep to smother existing weeds, and let it feed your soil.
Will the color from the dyed mulch wash out onto my driveway?
It can, but only if you don't time your delivery right. Our dyed mulches are richly colored, but they require a "curing" period. You want to spread dyed mulch when you have 24 to 48 hours of dry, sunny weather ahead. If a heavy Michiana rainstorm hits immediately after you spread it, you may see some slight color runoff. Once it dries and cures in the sun, it will lock in and hold its bold color beautifully for the season.
How does your bulk mulch compare to buying bags at the store?
The math heavily favors bulk delivery. One cubic yard of mulch equals 27 cubic feet. That is the equivalent of 13.5 standard bags (the 2 cu. ft. bags sold at hardware stores). If our calculator shows you need 3 cubic yards for your front beds, that means you would have to buy, load, and slice open over 40 bags! Bulk delivery is significantly faster, more cost-effective, and eliminates the mountain of plastic waste.