Guides
Plain-English help for planning an outdoor project — how much to buy, what mix to use, and how to measure. Each guide links to the calculator that does the math for you.
Mulch & soil
How much mulch do I need?
Depth to spread, cubic yards vs. bags, and when bulk beats bagged.
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Raised beds
Filling a raised garden bed: how much soil & what mix
Soil volume by bed size, a simple soil-and-compost mix, and bags vs. bulk.
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Lawns
How much grass seed do I need?
New lawn vs. overseeding rates, how seed type changes the amount, and timing.
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