Landscaping Square Foot
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Measure bed length and width, multiply for area, then determine depth. Multiply area (sq ft) by depth (ft) and divide by 27 for cubic yards. A 200 sq ft bed with 3 inches of mulch needs 200 x 0.25 / 27 = 1.85 cubic yards.

For a 2-inch depth, you need about 0.006 cubic yards per square foot. A 100 sq ft path with 2 inches of gravel needs about 0.62 cubic yards (approximately 1 ton depending on gravel type).

Measure patio area in square feet, add 10% for cuts and waste, then divide by the area per paver. A 200 sq ft patio using 1 sq ft pavers needs about 220 pavers (200 x 1.10).

One cubic yard of mulch covers approximately 162 sq ft at 2 inches deep, 108 sq ft at 3 inches deep, or 81 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Multiply coverage by number of cubic yards for total area.

Measure the area in square feet, determine depth needed (typically 4-6 inches), multiply area by depth in feet, divide by 27. A 1,000 sq ft lawn with 4 inches of topsoil needs 1,000 x 0.333 / 27 = 12.3 cubic yards.

Basic landscaping (mulch, plants) costs $4-12 per sq ft. Hardscaping (pavers, stone) costs $15-40 per sq ft. A 500 sq ft patio project with pavers typically costs $7,500-20,000 total.