Hidden Valley Fruit Farm

Mulch Guide

Why Mulch?

Mulch makes your flowerbeds look great – but it does so much more. It also retains moisture, slows down weed growth, provides nutrients, controls erosion and insulates the soil, protecting plants from extreme temperature variations.

• Measure your landscape to figure out the total square feet to be mulched.
• Decide what color and texture of mulch will give your landscape the best visual appeal.

Tips For Making The Most of Your Mulch

For a more attractive landscape design, follow these steps before applying mulch:

• Clear the entire area of weeds, leaves and grass. If you are enlarging your landscape onto an established lawn, be sure to strip the sod completely.
• Edge the border of your landscape and lawn, using a flat shovel or a power edger.
• Trim all nearby trees and shrubs.
• If mulching over existing mulch, be sure to loosen up the old mulch to ensure better moisture penetration.

Now you're ready to mulch! Get the best results by spreading the mulch with your hands at a thickness of about 2 inches.  After you're finished mulching, water the mulch down to put moisture into it and to settle it into place.

Coverage

Cubic Yard:

• One cubic yard is equivalent to nine 3 cf. bags and covers approximately 162 sq. ft. at 2 inches deep.