Just How Deep Should Mulch Be on a Playground?
If you are trying to figure out how deep should mulch be on a playground, the quick answer is that you really need a settled depth of at least 9 inches, though starting with 12 inches is the smarter move. It might seem like a lot of wood chips, but when you consider that the primary job of this material is to cushion a child's fall from several feet in the air, that thickness starts to make a whole lot of sense. ...