Landscaping

Mulch, topsoil, sod, grass seed, raised-bed soil, fence and retaining-wall quantities for yard projects.

Landscaping quantities, simplified

Bulk landscape materials are sold by the cubic yard, bagged products by the cubic foot, and turf by the square foot or pallet. Measure each bed or lawn area, choose the depth, and let the calculator do the conversion.

Buy bulk when you need more than about two cubic yards and can accept a delivery; below that, bags are often cheaper once you count delivery fees and wasted time.