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 multi-ply 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.

One cubic yard contains 27 cubic feet (Volume = 3 feet x 3 feet x 3 feet)

How Much Mulch?

MULCH Assistant Scoutmaster Mr. Alex Salamon 5292 Predmore Pl.

Columbus, OH 43230 Phone: 614-476-3164

Troop 700 Mu l ch Coo rd ina to r

ABOVE: Cypress Rose Mulch

BELOW: Hardwood Mulch

Committee Chairperson – Mr. Darrell Cipriany

614-890-7002

Scoutmaster – Mr. Fred Black

614-899-0491

Assistant Scoutmaster — Mr. Tom Moore

614-475-0983

Troop Treasurer - Mrs. Susan Nichols

614-476-5640

Sponsoring Organization-Westerville Civitan Club

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CUSTOMERS WITH AMOUNT OF MULCH NEEDED.

B.S.A. Troop 700

E-mail: Troop700@hotmail.com TROOP CONTACT INFORMATION

Mulch Guide Mulching shrub beds is a great way to add uniformity to your landscape. Mulch also helps prevent weeds, holds moisture, and in most cases, adds organic matter to the soil.

If you're looking for a way to save lots of time in the garden, look no further. Mulch-ing your flower and vegetable beds will drastically reduce the amount of time spent weeding, watering and fighting pests. Mulch also improves the appearance of your garden, and keep dirt from splashing up on your flowers and vegetables when it rains.

Troop 700 Price List 2004

Wood Shavings

Appearance: Fair Insulation: Fair Cost: Low

Thickness: 2-3 in. Weed Control: Fair

Water Penetration: Good

Moisture Retention: Fair

Decomposition Speed: Very rapid; will use up soil nitro-gen

Wood Chips Appearance: Good

Insulation: Good Cost: Moderate

Thickness: 2-4 in. Weed Control: Good

Water Penetration: Good

Moisture Retention: Good

Decomposition Speed: Fairly slow; little effect on soil nitrogen

Hardwood Cypress Rose 2 cubic feet bags 3 cubic feet bags

4 bags for $12 3 bags for $12 $3 per bag $4 per bag

SALE STARTS MARCH 1st, 2004

PICK-UP & DELIVERY DATES

Saturday, April 17 9 am—5 pm

Sunday, April 18 1 pm—4 pm

Faith Covenant Church Parking Lot

3607 Dempsey Rd.

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