Landscaping & Aggregate

How Many Yards Are in a Ton of Gravel?

A ton of gravel is about 0.71 cubic yards, since gravel weighs roughly 1.4 tons per cubic yard.

How Much Mulch Do I Need? (Depth, Coverage & Bags)

Figure out how much mulch to buy: measure your beds, pick a 2–3 inch depth, and convert to bags or cubic yards. Full charts plus a calculator.

How Many Bags of Mulch Are in a Yard? (Plus Scoops)

A cubic yard of mulch equals 13.5 standard 2 ft³ bags. Here's the count for every bag size, and how many bags a bulk 'scoop' replaces.

How Many Square Feet Does a Yard of Mulch Cover?

A cubic yard of mulch covers 162 ft² at 2 inches deep, 108 ft² at 3 inches, and 81 ft² at 4 inches. Coverage = 324 ÷ depth in inches.

How Much Does Mulch Cost? (Per Yard & Per Bag)

Bulk mulch runs about $30–$55 per cubic yard; bags cost $3–$6 each. Dyed, cedar and rubber mulch cost more. Full price-by-type breakdown.

Mulch Installation Cost (and What Landscapers Charge)

Installed mulch runs about $60–$120 per cubic yard including labor and delivery. Here's how homeowners are billed and how contractors price mulch jobs.

How Much Does Gravel Cost? (Per Ton, Yard & Truckload)

Gravel costs about $30–$65 per ton or $40–$100 per cubic yard delivered. A dump truck load runs $300–$700. Full price breakdown by type.

How Much Does a Yard of Gravel Weigh?

A cubic yard of gravel weighs roughly 2,400–3,000 lb (about 1.2–1.5 tons), depending on stone type and moisture.

How Much Does a Yard of Sand Weigh?

A cubic yard of sand weighs roughly 2,600–3,000 lb (about 1.3–1.5 tons) dry, and more when wet. Weight by sand type, plus tons-per-yard and bag conversions.

Types of Gravel (and the Best Gravel for Each Job)

From #57 stone to crusher run and pea gravel — a guide to gravel types and grades, and which to use for driveways, drainage, pavers and sheds.

How to Build a Gravel Driveway (Base, Depth & Layers)

A gravel driveway is built in layers 4–6 inches deep total: a compacted base of crusher run topped with #57 or #411 stone. Here's how to lay it.

How to Convert Cubic Yards to Tons

Multiply cubic yards by the material's density in tons per yard. Gravel is ~1.4, sand ~1.35, topsoil ~1.1, concrete ~2.0. Full density table.

How Much Gravel Do I Need? (Coverage by Depth)

Multiply area × depth ÷ 27 for cubic yards of gravel, then × 1.4 for tons. One yard covers 108 ft² at 3 inches. Full coverage chart.

How Much Sand Do I Need? (Cubic Yards, Tons & Bags)

Work out the sand for a paver base, sandbox, pool base or fill: area × depth ÷ 27 for cubic yards, × 1.35 for tons. Includes a coverage chart and a free calculator.

How Many Pavers Do I Need? (By Patio Size & Paver Size)

Divide your patio area by one paver's face area, then add 5–10% for cuts. A 12×12 in paver covers 1 ft²; a 12×6 in paver needs 2 per ft². Full chart.

How Much Does a Paver Patio Cost? (Per Square Foot)

A paver patio costs about $10–$30 per square foot installed, or $3–$8 per ft² for materials DIY. A 200 ft² patio runs roughly $2,000–$6,000 installed.

How to Lay a Paver Patio (Base, Sand & Depth)

Lay pavers over 4–6 in of compacted crusher run and a 1 in sand bed. Here's the layer-by-layer build, the right base depth, and how to keep it from sinking.

How Much Does It Cost to Pave a Driveway?

Paving a driveway costs about $2–$4/ft² for gravel, $7–$13/ft² for asphalt, $6–$18/ft² for concrete and $15–$30/ft² for pavers. Cost by material and size.

How Much Topsoil Do I Need? (By Depth & Area)

Multiply area × depth ÷ 27 for cubic yards of topsoil. A new lawn wants 4–6 in; raised beds 8–12 in. A 1,000 ft² lawn at 4 in needs about 12 yd³.

How Much Does Topsoil Cost? (Per Yard, Bag & Truckload)

Bulk topsoil costs about $20–$55 per cubic yard, plus $50–$150 delivery. Bagged soil runs $2–$6 per bag. A truckload of 10–15 yd³ runs $300–$700 delivered.

Topsoil vs Fill Dirt vs Compost: Which Do You Need?

Fill dirt is for structural grading, topsoil is for growing, and compost is an amendment. Here's the difference and when to use each — plus how to layer them.

How Much Does a Yard of Topsoil Weigh?

A cubic yard of topsoil weighs about 2,000–2,200 lb (roughly 1 ton) when dry, and up to 2,700 lb wet. Weight by type and moisture.

Landscaping Estimate Template (Free, with a Sample Quote)

What a landscaping estimate should include, a sample line-item quote for a yard, and a free tool to build and download a landscaping estimate or quote as a PDF.

Boulder Retaining Wall Cost & How to Estimate One

A boulder retaining wall costs about $25–$60 per face square foot installed. Here's how to estimate the boulders, gravel base and drainage you'll need.

How Many Blocks for a Retaining Wall?

Count retaining wall blocks: courses = height ÷ block height, blocks per course = length ÷ block width. Includes a blocks-per-wall chart.

Retaining Wall Cost (Per Square Foot & by Material)

A retaining wall costs about $20–$60 per face square foot installed. Block, boulder, poured concrete and timber prices compared, with project examples.

Retaining Wall Base Prep (Gravel, Depth & Drainage)

How to prep a retaining wall base: dig a level trench, lay 4–6 in of compacted crushed stone, bury the first course, and add drainage gravel behind.

How Much Does Pea Gravel Cost?

Pea gravel costs about $30–$55 per ton or $55–$90 per cubic yard delivered. A patio or path runs $1–$3 per square foot in material. Full price breakdown.

How Much Pea Gravel Do I Need?

Pea gravel needed = area ft² × depth in ÷ 324 cubic yards, then × 1.4 for tons. One yard covers 108 ft² at 3 inches. Coverage chart by depth.

What Is #57 Stone? (Uses, Size, Coverage & Cost)

#57 stone is a 3/4-inch washed crushed stone used for driveways, drainage and concrete. It costs about $30–$45 per ton and one ton covers ~58 ft² at 4 inches.

How Much Do Asphalt Millings Cost?

Asphalt millings cost about $10–$20 per ton, or $2–$5 per square foot installed. A 2-car driveway runs roughly $1,200–$3,000 installed. Full price breakdown.

How Much Grass Seed Do I Need? (Rate Chart by Grass Type)

Grass seed by the pound: multiply your lawn area by the species' seeding rate. New-lawn vs overseeding rates for fescue, bluegrass, ryegrass, Bermuda and more, plus a free calculator.

How Much Sod Do I Need? (Pallet, Roll & Cost Guide)

Sod by the pallet, roll or slab: area × (1 + waste) ÷ coverage. How many square feet a pallet covers, a sod-by-size chart, typical cost, and a free calculator.

Pavers vs Concrete Patio: Cost, Durability & Maintenance

Compare paver and poured-concrete patios on installed cost, cracking, repairs, looks and resale — with typical prices and calculators to estimate both.

Mulch vs Rock: Cost, Maintenance & Which Is Better

Compare organic mulch and landscape rock on cost, maintenance, weed control, soil health and looks — with typical prices and a mulch calculator to size your beds.