Landscaping Calculators and Guides
Estimate gravel, crushed stone, mulch and paver patios in cubic yards, tons and bags. The guides cover how deep a paver base, a gravel driveway and a mulch layer should be, and how a paver patio compares with poured concrete.
Calculators for landscaping projects
CalculatorGravel Calculator
Calculate how much gravel or crushed stone you need for a driveway, path or patio base in cubic yards and tons, with…
CalculatorMulch Calculator
Find how much mulch you need for a garden bed in cubic yards and in 1.5, 2 or 3 cubic foot bags,…
CalculatorPaver Patio Calculator
Calculate how many pavers you need for a patio or walkway, plus the crushed stone base in tons and the bedding sand,…
CalculatorRaised Bed Soil Calculator
Find how much soil you need to fill one or more raised garden beds, in cubic feet, cubic yards and 1, 1.5…
CalculatorGrass Seed Calculator
Estimate pounds and bags of grass seed for a new lawn or for overseeding, using University of Maryland Extension seeding rates for…
CalculatorSod Calculator
Estimate how much sod to order for a lawn, in square feet, slabs or rolls and pallets, with common farm piece and…
Landscaping guides
GuidePaver Patio vs Concrete Patio: Cost, Durability and Upkeep
A poured concrete patio usually costs less up front; a paver patio costs more but is easier to repair one piece at…
GuideHow Deep Should Mulch Be in a Garden Bed?
Spread mulch 2 to 4 inches deep: 2 to 3 inches of fine or composted mulch, 3 to 4 inches of coarse…
GuideHow Deep Should Gravel Be for a Driveway?
A gravel driveway surface is typically placed 6 to 8 inches deep loose and compacted to about 4½ to 6 inches, over…
GuideHow Deep Should a Paver Base Be?
Patios and walkways usually need 4 to 6 inches of compacted crushed stone under 1 to 1½ inches of bedding sand; residential…