The deeper the mulch, the fewer the weeds. I use a couple inches of the free mulch from your municipality and top with a couple inches of decorative mulch
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Mulch should be a good 2 inches deep for most plants.
depe on what mulch you use. Wood chip....about 3 inches. Layering cardboard 2 or 3 pieces flat.
3 inches
The deeper the mulch, the fewer the weeds. I use a couple inches of the free mulch from your municipality and top with a couple inches of decorative mulch
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/thick-should-mulch-planting-bed-33045.html
I have always heard three inches, just a little less deep right at the base of the plantings. Some don't like it too deep right at the plant.
Here are some general guidelines. I have mine 2-3 inches in most areas.
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/thick-should-mulch-planting-bed-33045.html
3-5 inches depending on what's growing there