Garden Bed Math · Mulch record
Border mulch refresh record
Yard: Year:
| # | Step | Done | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | List areas: L x W (ft), or ring width | ||
| 2 | Pull mulch 3 in back from stems and trunks | ||
| 3 | Ruler reading in 3 or 4 spots, average it | ||
| 4 | Rake matted mulch loose | ||
| 5 | Over 3 in? Thin it first, buy nothing | ||
| 6 | Target: 3 in; boxwood 1 in; wet soil 2 in | ||
| 7 | Inches to buy = target minus reading | ||
| 8 | Cu ft = sq ft × inches to buy ÷ 12 | ||
| 9 | Bags = cu ft ÷ bag size, round up | ||
| 10 | Spread, push the ruler in again | ||
| 11 | Log reading, added, date |
Notes:
Source: Maryland Extension, Excess Mulch Problems, checked October 9, 2026. Planning record, not a guarantee. Plant health: ask your county extension office. · gardenbedmath.com/soil/border-mulch-refresh/