Red Mulch
Red Mulch insulates soil, suppresses weeds, and finishes beds with a clean look. Delivered by the cubic yard with bulk pricing and fast local delivery.
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Typical depths: paths 2 to 3 in, driveways/patios 4 to 6 in, drainage or backfill 12+ in.
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- Weight800 lb/yd³
- ColorRed
- Sold byyard
About Red Mulch
Spreads to 2-3 inches deep for landscape beds, conserves soil moisture, regulates temperature, suppresses weeds, and breaks down to enrich the soil over time.
| Material | Red Mulch |
|---|---|
| Category | Mulch |
| Weight | 800 lb/yd³ |
| Color | Red |
| Sold by | the yard |
How much will you need?
One yard of Red Mulch covers roughly:
162 sq ftat 2" deep
108 sq ftat 3" deep
81 sq ftat 4" deep
Cubic yards ↔ weight for Red Mulch
1 cubic yard of Red Mulch weighs about 800 lb (0.4 tons). You order by the cubic yard, no conversion needed.
| Cubic yards | Approx. weight |
|---|---|
| 1 yd³ | 800 lb (0.4 tons) |
| 2 yd³ | 1,600 lb (0.8 tons) |
| 3 yd³ | 2,400 lb (1.2 tons) |
| 5 yd³ | 4,000 lb (2 tons) |
| 10 yd³ | 8,000 lb (4 tons) |
Figures are approximate: moisture and compaction change weight.
How to install Red Mulch
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1
Pull back existing mulch
Don't pile up; that traps moisture and breeds root rot.
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2
Edge cleanly
Trench or sculpt 4" sharp edges so mulch stays in beds.
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3
Spread 2-3" deep
Less than 2" loses weed control; more than 3" suffocates roots.
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4
Keep off trunks
Leave a 2" donut around trunks; never volcano-mulch.
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Nicole S. ·
Great color, some dye
The color is exactly what we wanted around the play area and the beds by the shed, and 4 yards covered it with some to spare. It spread fine with a rake. Just a heads up that fresh red mulch will leave some dye on your gloves and the wheelbarrow for the first day, so wear old clothes. Nice driver, careful drop at the curb.
Kyle B. ·
Pops against the house
Went with 3 yards of red mulch for the beds out front and along the walk to the door. The red is bold but not neon, and it looks great with the white trim and the green boxwoods. Spread smooth and stayed in place through a couple of thunderstorms. Driver called ahead and dropped it right where I had the tarp down.
Patti L. ·
Easy refresh
Second season using this red mulch on the beds around the pool. Two yards was plenty for a top up and it matched the old layer almost perfectly after a week of sun. No weird chemical smell, just wood. Quick and clean delivery, pile landed on the driveway right by the gate.