How to find
square footage
To find how much dirt, rock, mulch is needed to cover any area you
will need first the square footage of that area.
To find this you need
to multiple the
width by the
length.
example:
4 feet wide and 30 feet long
(4x30=120 square feet)
Dirt, Rock and Mulch
calculation in YARDS
|
4 inch depth |
sf divide by 81 |
|
5 inch depth |
sf divide by 67 |
|
6 inch depth |
sf divide by 54 |
|
12 inch depth |
sf divide by 27 |
How much is needed for a
4 foot x 30 foot area 4 inches deep.
4 x 30 = 120sf divided by 81
= 1.48 yards.
Rock and Gravel
calculation in TONS
|
4 inch depth |
sf divide by 57 |
|
5 inch depth |
sf divide by 47 |
|
6 inch depth |
sf divide by 37 |
|
12 inch depth |
sf divide by 18 |
How much is needed for a
4 foot x 30 foot area 4 inches deep.
4 x 30 = 120sf divided by 57
= 2.11 tons
to find Square feet
length x width
example:
4 feet wide and 30 feet long
(4x30=120 square feet)
to find Yards
Square feet divide by 9
example
120 divided by 9=13.3 yards
Manufactures
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Borgert
Belgard
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Anchor
Interlock
Marshal
Keystone
Borgert
AllanBlock
Belgard
Sod Maintenance
SodInfo.pdf
Plant Database
click here
Plant Maintenance
click here
Product Suppliers
places to go and physically
look at products
Timberwall
Victoria, MN
Hedberg
Plymouth, MN
Colored Mulch Info
Q: What is the white stuff
on my new pavers
or wall block?
A: Efflorenscence
Calcium or alkaline salt
forms a blotchy, powdery
white deposit on concrete products as it cures. This process will stop in
18-24 months. It can be removed with a chemical cleaner but may reappear.
Q: Do you offer Lawn mowing
or clean up?
A: No
Referral to
Brandon Stovern Services
612-578-1815
bstovernserv@hotmail.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I take care
of my new sod?
A: SodInfo.pdf
Q: How Should I care for
my trees and plants?
A:
click here
Q: Do you maintain
flower gardens?
A: No
Referral to
Accent Gardens and Shrubs
952-955-3927
www.accentgardensandshrubs.com
Q: How safe is colored mulch?
Q: Do you offer a warranty?
A: Yes, typically one
to three years
Q: Do you draw
landscape plans?
A: Yes and no,
Generally we do include drawings with our estimates
free of charge.
Actual blue prints needed are available at a cost through.
Leaf Landscape Services
612-508-0152