A yard (cubic yard) of mulch in 2025 typically costs between $30 and $110 for materials only. Most homeowners pay around $50 to $65 for standard hardwood mulch. If you include delivery, the cost usually ranges from $100 to $250 per cubic yard. Professional installation, which includes materials, delivery, and labor, averages about $85 per cubic yard, with prices typically ranging from $50 to $155 depending on factors such as mulch type and landscape complexity. The price varies by mulch type:
- Economy wood mulch: $15-$30 per cubic yard
- Pine straw: $20-$55
- Standard hardwood mulch: $30-$40
- Colored mulches (black, red, brown): $40-$50
- Premium options like cedar, cypress, pine bark nuggets: $40-$100+
- Rubber mulch: $80-$140 per cubic yard
Bagged mulch costs about $2 to $13 per bag and usually covers less area than a cubic yard. On average, including installation and delivery, a yard of mulch costs between $72 and $87, covering about 162 square feet at 2 inches depth. Costs can also vary by location and supplier. In summary:
Mulch Type| Cost per Cubic Yard (Materials Only)| Installed Cost Range
(Materials + Labor)
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Economy Wood Mulch| $15-$30| $50-$110
Standard Hardwood Mulch| $30-$40| $50-$155
Colored Mulches| $40-$50| $65-$155
Cedar, Cypress, Pine Bark| $40-$100+| $80-$150
Rubber Mulch| $80-$140| $80-$150
This gives you a general idea of how much a yard of mulch costs in 2025 depending on type and service level.
