How Much Mulch for a 20×20 Bed?

A 20×20-foot bed mulched 3 inches deep needs about 3.70 cubic yards of mulch (roughly 50 two-cubic-foot bags). A 2–3 inch layer suppresses weeds and holds moisture without smothering roots. The calculator below is pre-filled — change the depth or bed size to match yours.

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