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Yard material planning tools

Measure the space.
Plan the materials.

Get a clear starting estimate for soil, seed, gravel, mulch, and pavers. Change the measurements and see the purchase quantity update.

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QUICK ESTIMATE

Start with your space

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1. MeasureEnter the space you will cover.
2. ChoosePick the material and its depth or rate.
3. PlanSave clear quantities to one list.
CALCULATORS

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Start with an exact tool, then save the quantity to a project plan.

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Dark screened topsoil in a realistic loose pile, texture detail
Soil & Beds · toolTopsoil CalculatorEstimate topsoil quantities with editable measurements and clear units.Open calculator
Uncoated grass seed in an open gloved hand above prepared soil
Lawn · toolGrass Seed CalculatorEstimate grass seed quantities with editable measurements and clear units.Open calculator
Crushed paver base aggregate in a compacted worksite layer
Hardscape · toolPaver Base CalculatorEstimate paver base quantities with editable measurements and clear units.Open calculator
Concrete patio pavers arranged in a plausible simple pattern
Hardscape · toolPaver CalculatorEstimate paver quantities with editable measurements and clear units.Open calculator
Small rounded pea gravel close-up with scale from a gloved hand
Ground Cover · toolPea Gravel CalculatorEstimate pea gravel quantities with editable measurements and clear units.Open calculator
MEASURE AND BUY

Turn a number into an order

Measure · toolMulti-Zone Area PlannerAdd rectangles, triangles and circles, subtract exclusions, and save net area for your material calculators.Open calculator Resources · toolSupplier Quote ComparisonCompare bagged, bulk and weight-based offers with order increments, minimum loads, delivery, tax and surplus.Open calculator

From the journal

Shredded wood mulch with natural color variation
Ground Cover · articleBulk Vs Bagged Mulch: Compare The Whole Delivered OrderCompare bulk yards and whole bags at three bed sizes, then include delivery, minimum orders, and leftover material in your decision.Open page
Dark screened topsoil in a realistic loose pile, texture detail
Soil & Beds · articleHow To Compare A Topsoil Delivery QuoteNormalize topsoil quotes by specification, delivered volume, minimum load and delivery charges using a worked 240-square-foot example.Open page
Finished paver patio with planting border, attainable home setting
Hardscape · articleA 20 × 20 Patio: Turn The Plan Into A Comparable QuoteBreak a 400-square-foot patio estimate into pavers, base, bedding, joints, edges, excavation and delivery before comparing bids.Open page

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ONE CONNECTED PLAN

One area, multiple layers.

A path may need a compacted base, bedding sand, pavers, and edge restraint. Keep those quantities together instead of starting over with each calculator.

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Paver system layersPavers, bedding, compacted base, and prepared subgrade are separate layers. Depths depend on the approved design.paversbedding materialcompacted baseprepared subgrade
Pavers, bedding, compacted base, and prepared subgrade are separate layers. Depths depend on the approved design.
PROJECT GUIDES

Plan the job, not just the number

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Finished paver patio with planting border, attainable home setting
Hardscape · projectHow To Build A Paver PatioMeasure, price, and prepare the materials for build a paver patio.Open plan
Walkable gravel garden path with clear edging and drainage
Ground Cover · projectHow To Build A Gravel PathMeasure, price, and prepare the materials for build a gravel path.Open plan
Completed raised garden bed with healthy plants and visible frame
Soil & Beds · projectHow To Build A Raised Garden BedMeasure, price, and prepare the materials for build a raised garden bed.Open plan
New lawn establishing from seed with prepared soil foreground
Lawn · projectHow To Start A New LawnMeasure, price, and prepare the materials for start a new lawn.Open plan