Pine Bark is a wonderful alternative to putting down regular mulch. It is longer lasting than other wood mulches, consists of larger pieces and is a darker color. The bags are 2 cubic feet. The pallet option consists of 70 bags.
Delivery Prices:
Cost based on delivery zipcode for the 1st pallet (delivery only)
$15 for each additional pallet (delivery only)
Important: An additional $12 refundable charge will be added to shipping for each pallet. Bring pallet back with Internet receipt to claim your refund.
How to use Pine Bark Mulch
How much to buy. Multiply the bed's length by its width in feet. Each 2 cu ft bag covers about 12 sq ft at 2 inches deep, or about 8 sq ft at 3 inches. A 10 x 12 ft bed (120 sq ft) takes 10 bags at 2 inches. A pallet of 70 bags covers about 840 sq ft at 2 inches.
Spreading it. Spread 2–3 inches over beds; coarse pine bark nuggets can go up to 4 inches. Leave a couple of inches bare around small plants and about 1 ft around tree trunks; never pile it against trunks. Within 12 inches of the house, keep it under 2 inches. Skip strips along curbs, sidewalks and water's edges.
Upkeep. Mulch settles and breaks down. Add a thin layer when it drops below 2 inches; there is no need to remove the old mulch.
Good to know. In a UF/IFAS study, pine bark kept about two-thirds of its depth after two years, so it needs topping up less often.
Sources: UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: Choosing and Installing Mulches · Clemson Cooperative Extension HGIC: Mulch · UF/IFAS EDIS IN651: The Facts About Termites and Mulch
