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Mulch 200 sq ft of garden beds

Bags or bulk yards to mulch 200 sq ft of beds at 3 in.

By Builders-Tools · Updated · How we calculate

Area200 sq ft
Depth3 in (UF/IFAS)
Bulk1.85 cu yd
Bags25 x 2 cu ft

Mulch keeps moisture in and weeds down. The usual mistake is putting on too much.

Materials

Item Amount
Mulch, bulk 1.85 cu yd
or mulch, bagged 25 bags of 2 cu ft

UF/IFAS recommends about 3 in for landscape beds and keeping mulch pulled back from stems and trunks.

Sources

Sources last checked 1 November 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

How much mulch for 200 sq ft?

About 1.85 cubic yards at 3 in deep.