Calculators
Estimating the amount of mulch needed is easy using our calculation formula. Simply measure the length and width of your mulch beds and follow the instructions below. The easiest way to measure a bed's size is to step off the distances and convert your steps to feet (a normal step is about 2.5-3 feet for most people).
Sample Calculation:
1. If you wanted to cover the area with 2 inches in depth the formula would be:
Mulch Bed 1: ( 60 ft. x 10 ft. ) = 600 sq/ft
Mulch Bed 2: ( 30 ft. x 12 ft. ) = 360 sq/ft
960 total sq/ft
2. Then divide the square footage (960) by the thickness factor for your desired depth.
960 / 162 (thickness factor for 2 inches of mulch) = 6 total yards needed
| Desired Depth | Thickness Factor |
| 1.5 in. | 216 |
| 2 in. | 162 |
| 3 in. | 108 |
| 4 in. | 81 |
| 5 in. | 65 |
| 6 in. | 54 |
Annual Flowers
How many times have you wondered just how many plants you should buy to fill a certain bed area around your home? Perhaps you want to get some groundcover plants to fill a certain bed area. Many people take a guess and end up buying too many or too few plants of what they actually require. Our easy online calculator takes the guesswork out of planning your improvements. Follow the simple steps below to find out just how many plants you will need.
Step 1 - Enter the square footage of your proposed planting area.
Step 2 - Enter the number of plants per flat. If they are individual pots, just use the number '1'.
Step 3 - Enter the desired spacing of your plants (typically 6") Press the "Calculate" button to see your answer for the number of flats or individual plants that you will need.
NOTE: A typical spacing for summer annual flowers is approximately six inches (6"). Some larger growing annuals may require eight to twelve inches (12") while some smaller annuals may need to be more tightly spaced at four inches (4").
Fall Bulbs
Purchasing fall bulbs can become a difficult job only because you do not know how many bulbs to buy. Many people take a guess and end up buying too many or too few bulbs of what they actually require. Our easy online calculator takes the guesswork out of planning your fall bulbs to produce spring beauty. Follow the simple steps below to find out just how many plants you will need.
Step 1 - Enter the square footage of your proposed planting area.
Step 2 - Enter the number '1' for this step.
Step 3 - Enter the desired spacing of your plants (typically 6") for most bulbs.
Press the "Calculate" button to see your answer for the number of fall bulbs that you will need.
NOTE: The most common fall bulbs are tulip and daffodil varieties. There are many other bulbs but these are the most common. Fall planted, spring flowering bulbs always look best when planted in mass and spaced fairly close together. Again, six inches (6") is a good standard for these bulbs with four to eight inches (4-8") as acceptable spacings. Your taste should be your guide with fall planted bulbs. Groundcovers How many times have you wondered just how many plants you should buy to fill a certain bed area around your home? Perhaps you want to get some groundcover plants to fill a certain bed area. Many people take a guess and end up buying too many or too few plants of what they actually require. Our easy online calculator takes the guesswork out of planning your improvements. Follow the simple steps below to find out just how many plants you will need.
Step 1 - Enter the square footage of your proposed planting area.
Step 2 - Enter the number of plants per flat. If they are individual pots, just use the number '1'.
Step 3 - Enter the desired spacing of your plants (typically 6").
Press the "Calculate" button to see your answer for the number of flats or individual plants that you will need.
NOTE: Ajuga, Vinca, Pachysandra, English Ivy and Purple Wintercreeper are among the most useful groundcover plants in Central Ohio. These plants can grow at a fast pace and can quickly fill a well prepared planting bed when they receive proper fertilization, watering and weeding. To help the plants quickly fill a bed, use an average spacing of six inches (6"). Spacing of eight to twelve inches will provide a good bed but will take a little longer to completely fill the voids. If you use rooted cutting plants, plant closely together at three to four (3-4") inch spacing. TopsoilThriving, healthy plants require a good source for taking up nutrients. If you are creating planting beds, now is the time that you will want to amend your soil or increase the bed height to ensure good drainage and a great grow zone for your plants roots. Follow the simple steps below to find out just how much topsoil you will need.
Step 1 - Enter the square footage of your proposed planting area.
Step 2 - Enter the depth of topsoil required or desired.
Press the "Calculate" button to see your answer for the number of flats or individual plants that you will need.
NOTE: Groundcover plants will grow well with 2-4" of good topsoil tilled into the new bed areas. Soft perennials and shrubs will appreciate at least 4-6" of topsoil and trees will reward you with rapid, healthy growth with a blend of existing soil, peat moss and topsoil.