Frequently Asked Questions
What is a "yard" of material?
A yard of topsoil, mulch or stone is 27 cubic feet of material: 3 feet wide by 3 feet long by 3 feet high
How do I calculate how much material I need?
Step 1: Determine how thick you would like the coverage( ie. 2",3")
Step 2: Measure the area to be covered. Length times Width
Step 3: Divide footage from above by 27. The result will be for 1 foot thickness of material.
Step 4: For lighter coverage divide further
* for 6" divide total by 2
* for 4" divide total by 3
* for 3" divide total by 4
* for 2" divide total by 2
Example
4" thick Mulch for a flower bed 18ft x 4ft
18ft x 4ft = 72 sq. ft.
72 sq. ft. / 27 = 2.6
2.6 / 3 =0.88 yards of material