Guides for your next project
Depth charts, layer builds, cost comparisons and buying advice, with every number linked to its source. Each guide pairs with a calculator.
Mulch & ground cover
Guide
How Deep Should Mulch Be? A Depth Guide for Every Project
Flower beds, tree rings, paths and playgrounds all need different depths.
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Guide
Mulch vs Rock: Which Is Better for Your Beds?
Cost, heat, weeds and upkeep compared, with a clear verdict for each yard.
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Calculator
Mulch Calculator
Bags or cubic yards of mulch for your beds, by depth.
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Lawn
Guide
Sod vs Seed: Cost, Time and Which One to Choose
Price per square foot, weeks to a usable lawn, and who should pick which.
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Guide
When to Plant Grass Seed for Your Type of Lawn
The seeding windows for cool-season and warm-season grass, and why they work.
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Calculator
Sod Calculator
Pallets of sod for your lawn, with waste built in.
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