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Gravel, stone and mulch: depths, coverage, cubic yards, tons and bags for paths, driveways, beds and yards.
Comparison
Bagged vs Bulk Mulch: Cost and Coverage Compared
Compare bagged and bulk mulch on real cost per cubic yard, coverage, delivery and labor. Bags-per-yard conversions, a break-even formula with a worked example, and metric equivalents.
Guide
Cubic Yards to Tons: Converting Gravel Volume to Weight
Convert cubic yards of gravel to tons and back, with typical density ranges, short ton vs metric tonne, a conversion table and worked examples in US and metric units.
Guide
Gravel Types and Sizes: #57, Pea Gravel, Crusher Run and How Deep to Lay Them
What #57 stone, #3 stone, pea gravel and crusher run actually are, which jobs each suits, and how deep to lay each layer, with metric sizes and a patio base example.
Guide
How Much Gravel Do You Need for a Driveway?
Work out driveway gravel in cubic yards and tons. Layer depths for new and resurfaced driveways, a worked 60 x 12 ft example, metric equivalents and common ordering mistakes.
Guide
How Much Mulch Do You Need? Depth Guide and Coverage Math
Calculate mulch in cubic yards or bags. Recommended depths for beds, trees, paths and playgrounds, coverage tables, a worked multi-bed example, irregular shapes and metric units.
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Mulch Types and When to Replenish
Compare shredded hardwood, pine bark, pine straw, wood chips, straw, rubber and stone mulch. How fast each breaks down, how to check depth, and how to calculate a top-up in yards and bags.