Landscaping guides
Landscaping guides for beds, lawns, paths, and driveways — the depths and volumes pros use every day.
How Much Mulch Do I Need?
A step-by-step method for turning a bed's square footage into an accurate mulch order — depth, waste, and delivery included.
How Many Bags of Mulch Are in a Cubic Yard?
A cubic yard is 27 cubic feet — so a 2 cu ft bag gets you 13.5 bags per yard. Here's the full reference, plus a break-even calculator.
How Much Topsoil Do I Need?
New lawns want 4–6 inches. Vegetable beds want 12 inches. Here's how to translate those depths into an accurate topsoil order.
Gravel Calculator Guide: Cubic Yards vs Tons
Some suppliers sell gravel by the yard, others by the ton. Here's how to convert between them and order the right amount every time.
River Rock Size Guide
River rock comes in sizes from pea-sized to fist-sized. Each has a specific use. Here's the full breakdown.
Decorative Rock Size Guide
From granite screenings to fist-sized boulders — a professional's size chart with matched use cases and coverage rates.
How Deep Should Mulch Be?
2–3 inches for beds, 3–4 for trees, 9+ for playground safety. Here's why depth matters and what happens outside that range.
How Deep Should Decorative Rock Be?
Two inches for ground cover, three for weed suppression, four to six for driveways. Depth is a durability decision, not just an aesthetic one.
How to Measure Square Footage for Landscaping
Accurate square footage is where every material estimate begins. Here's the method landscapers use for any bed shape, no matter how odd.
Landscape Fabric: When and How to Use It
Landscape fabric is a tool, not a magic barrier. Here's when it works, when it doesn't, and how to install it so it lasts.
Raised Bed Soil Calculator Guide
The right raised-bed fill isn't just topsoil — it's a blend that drains, holds moisture, and doesn't collapse in year two.
Potting Soil Bag Size Guide
Potting soil bags come in six or seven common sizes. Here's how much each fills, and how to pick the cheapest combination for your job.
Ground Cover Plant Spacing Guide
Full ground cover comes down to spacing and pattern. Here's the exact plant count per square foot for every common species and layout.
How Much Topsoil Do You Need for a Lawn?
New lawns want 4–6 inches. Overseeding gets by with 1–2 inches. Topsoil settles ~15%.
How to Estimate Gravel for a Driveway
4 inches minimum for cars, 6 inches for trucks, over a compacted road-base subgrade.