| Mulch serves two purposes. It is used to insulate plants. It also provides decoration in a plant bed. Most homeowners will wait until the leaf litter is removed before applying a three inch layer of mulch or pine straw.
One cubic yard of mulch covers 100 square feet at three inches deep. To decide how many cubic yards of mulch to order, click on the calculator provided on this site. You can also use a standard equation where you find the total square footage of the beds you want to cover. Then divide the square footage by 100 to get the number of cubic yards required.
This is a very common Yellow Slime Mold. It is not dangerous, though it may not be attractive. When the mulch traps moisture in the soil, it encourages the growth of this mold. If you want to remove it, pick the entire piece up, being careful not to break it apart. This might release the spores into the air, starting the life cycle of the slime mold again. Dispose of it in a plastic bag, to prevent the spores from spreading further.
Our Landscape Soil is perfect for starting beds. It is a rich blend of Chicken Manure, aged pinebark, coal ash, and screened topsoil. One cubic yard of soil covers 100 square feet at a depth of two inches.
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