Landscaping & Yard
How Much Grass Seed Do I Need? Rates by Grass Type
Work out pounds of grass seed for a new lawn by grass type, with university seeding rates for tall fescue, bluegrass, ryegrass and bermuda. Free calculator.
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Gravel, mulch, soil, pavers, sod and seed.
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How Much Sod Do I Need? Rolls, Pallets and Square Feet
Work out how much sod to order in square feet, rolls and pallets. Free sod calculator, how to measure an odd-shaped lawn and how to time delivery.
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How Many Pavers Do I Need? Count, Waste and Borders
Work out how many pavers to buy for a patio or walkway, with waste by laying pattern, curves and borders. Free calculator, formula and a quick chart.
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How Much Soil for a Raised Bed? Cubic Feet by Bed Size and Height
A 4x8 raised bed 11 inches deep holds about 29 cubic feet of soil. Soil volumes and bag counts by board height, depth needs by crop and compost mixes.
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How Much Topsoil Do I Need? Cubic Yards for Lawns and Beds
Calculate topsoil in cubic yards or bags for a new lawn or garden bed. A 4 inch layer takes about 12.5 yards per 1,000 sq ft. Calculator, chart and tips.
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How Much Mulch Do I Need? Bags and Cubic Yards by Bed Size
Find how many bags or cubic yards of mulch your beds need at 2, 3 or 4 inches deep. Free calculator, a quick chart and extension advice on mulch depth.
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How Much Gravel for a Driveway? Base and Top Layer by Size
Driveway gravel by layer, a 4 in compacted base plus 2 to 4 in of surface stone. Tons and cubic yards for single and two-car driveways, plus a calculator.
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How Much Gravel Do I Need? Tons, Cubic Yards and Bags
Work out gravel in cubic yards, tons and bags for any path, patio or pad. Free calculator, the formula, a depth chart and common mistakes to avoid.
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Cubic Yards, Tons and Bags: A Conversion Guide for Bulk Materials
Convert square feet to cubic yards, cubic yards to tons of stone, and yards to bags of gravel, mulch, soil or concrete. Charts, formulas and a calculator.