Mulch is used for various purposes:

• to adjust temperature by helping soil retain more heat in spring and fall, and by keeping soil cool and even out temperature swings during hot and variable summer conditions
• to control weeds by blocking the sunlight
• to retain water by slowing evaporation
• to add organic matter and nutrients to the soil through the gradual breakdown of the mulch material
• to repel insects
• to incrementally improve growing conditions by reflecting sunlight upwards to the plants, and by providing a clean, dry surface for ground-lying fruit such as squash and melons.
• for erosion control - protects soil from rain and preserves moisture
• for sediment control - slows runoff velocity

Delivery minimun of 5 yds and fees apply.

 Mulch is usually sold by the cubic yard, and that can leave gardeners scratching their head when trying to figure out how much to buy. Here’s the easiest way:

1. First, find out the size of the area you want to cover in square feet. This is easy; just multiply the length of your garden by the width.
2. Next, decide how deep you want your mulch to be, in inches. A couple of inches is usually sufficient.
3. Now multiply the size of your garden in square feet (#1) by the depth of your mulch in inches (#2).
4. Divide the number you get in #3 by 324. This is the number of cubic yards of mulch you will need to cover your garden.