Landscaping guides
Landscaping guides for beds, lawns, paths, and driveways — the depths and volumes pros use every day.
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How Deep Should Mulch Be?
2–3 inches for annual beds, 3–4 inches around trees. Deeper mulch can smother roots.
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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%.
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How to Estimate Gravel for a Driveway
4 inches minimum for cars, 6 inches for trucks, over a compacted road-base subgrade.
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