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37:["$","div","4",{"className":"pb-6 last:pb-0","children":[["$","h3",null,{"className":"text-lg font-medium text-mist-950 mb-3","children":"How do I calculate mulch for an irregular-shaped bed?"}],["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none text-mist-600","children":["$","$L32",null,{"content":{"root":{"children":[{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"Use the ","type":"text","version":1},{"detail":0,"format":1,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"Area tab","type":"text","version":1},{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":" on the calculator. Estimate the total square footage of your bed — for curved or irregular shapes, break the area into simple sections (rectangles, semicircles), calculate each one, and add them up. Alternatively, garden measuring apps can give you a fairly accurate square footage reading. Plug that number in with your desired depth and the calculator handles the rest.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"root","version":1}}}]}]]}]
38:["$","div","5",{"className":"pb-6 last:pb-0","children":[["$","h3",null,{"className":"text-lg font-medium text-mist-950 mb-3","children":"Should I buy bulk mulch or bagged mulch?"}],["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none text-mist-600","children":["$","$L32",null,{"content":{"root":{"children":[{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"If you need ","type":"text","version":1},{"detail":0,"format":1,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"2 cubic yards or less","type":"text","version":1},{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":", bagged is usually easier and not much more expensive once you factor in delivery costs for bulk. Once you're over ","type":"text","version":1},{"detail":0,"format":1,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"2–3 cubic yards","type":"text","version":1},{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":", bulk mulch from a landscape supply yard typically saves you 30–40% and is worth the extra coordination to arrange delivery.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"root","version":1}}}]}]]}]
39:["$","div","6",{"className":"pb-6 last:pb-0","children":[["$","h3",null,{"className":"text-lg font-medium text-mist-950 mb-3","children":"How often should I refresh my mulch?"}],["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none text-mist-600","children":["$","$L32",null,{"content":{"root":{"children":[{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"Most mulch types break down and compress over one to two growing seasons. A good habit is to ","type":"text","version":1},{"detail":0,"format":1,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"check the depth each spring","type":"text","version":1},{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":" — if you're down to an inch or less, it's time for a refresh. Rather than pulling the old mulch out, rake it to loosen it up and add a fresh layer on top to bring it back to 2–3 inches.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"root","version":1}}}]}]]}]
3a:["$","div","7",{"className":"pb-6 last:pb-0","children":[["$","h3",null,{"className":"text-lg font-medium text-mist-950 mb-3","children":"Can I put too much mulch down?"}],["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none text-mist-600","children":["$","$L32",null,{"content":{"root":{"children":[{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"Yes — and it's a bigger problem than people expect. More than 4 inches of mulch can prevent water and oxygen from reaching roots, encourage root rot, and create prime habitat for rodents and insects. The sweet spot for almost all plantings is ","type":"text","version":1},{"detail":0,"format":1,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"2–3 inches","type":"text","version":1},{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":". If you're inheriting an overmulched bed, rake some of the excess out before adding more.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"root","version":1}}}]}]]}]
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