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    • Mulch and Soil Calculator

    Use our calculator to estimate how much mulch or soil you'll need for your garden and landscaping projects.

    This calculator is to be used as an estimating tool only.

    Estimate the Coverage Area

    Length

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    Total Area: total sq ft

    Select a Mulch Type or Soil

    Mulch Comparison Chart

    Mulch Types
    Disadvantages
    Advantages
    Wood
    Varieties:
    • Cypress
    • Cedar
    • Eucalyptus
    • Hemlock
    • Redwood
    • Should be kept several inches away from house foundations and wooden structures.
    • Eucalyptus, cypress and cedar may not be available in all regions.
    • Attractive appearance.
    • Available in a variety of colors.
    • Fresh cedar, cypress and eucalyptus mulches have pleasant aromas and insect-repellent qualities.
    • Mini nuggets and shredded mulch are good choices for erosion control and water conservation.
    Pine Straw
    • More difficult to apply because of its light weight.
    • Good choice for erosion control and water conservation.
    • Less likely to contain weed seeds.
    • Good choice for insulating plants from temperature extremes.
    • Attractive, reddish-brown appearance.
    • Long lasting.
    • Environmentally friendly.
    Grain Straw
    • May contain weed seeds.
    • Unattractive appearance.
    • More difficult to apply because of its light weight.
    • Good choice for insulating garden plants from temperature extremes.
    • Great cover for seeded lawns.
    • Less expensive than other mulches.
    Rubber
    • Doesn’t decompose — gives nothing back to the soil.
    • Increases the safety of play areas — approved by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) when maintained at a 6-inch depth.
    • Looks natural.
    • Available in a variety of colors.
    • Low maintenance.
    • Retains color and lasts longer than other mulch types.

    Enter the Mulch or Soil Depth

    To ensure proper coverage, mulch depth should be two to three inches for mulch composed of smaller pieces (like shredded mulch). Mulch composed of larger pieces (like nuggets) should be three to four inches deep.

    Volume Results:

    cu ft

    Product Estimate:

    bags

    *Actual product quantities may vary depending on the mulch or soil brand and surface of the area being covered.