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To calculate how much product you need you will need to measure the approximate length, width and depth of the area you are looking to cover. You can then use our online calculator or the following formula. Length in Feet x Width in Feet x depth in inches / 324 = Cubic Yards
1 yard covers roughly 10'x10'x3"
It depends on what you are using it for.
Decorative rock is best for high traffic areas and areas requiring some drainage, such as walks, pathways, patios, and parking pads. It can also be beautiful under established shrubs and trees.
Mulch helps to regulate moisture levels in the soil, insulate plant roots, and provides essential nutrients as it decomposes. Bark mulches are best used around trees, shrubs, and in garden beds that aren't planted every year like front walkways, and foundation plantings.
Cedar mulch is a hardwood mulch that does not break down as easily. It is best to use in areas with established plants or slow-growing plants; around shrubs or established trees. It is also better for high-traffic areas like paths or walkways.
Pine Mulch is a softwood mulch and will break down easier. It is best for areas with high plant turnover, as pine bark mulch is very rich in nutrients and can help your flowering plants thrive.
Sometimes is just comes down to aesthetics and preference. Both will help to regulate moisture, provide nutrients as they break down, and protect roots from extreme temperatures.
Screened Black Dirt, also known as "topsoil" is a good option for filling in around a new build, planting grass, or as a base for your garden.
Our compost is comprised primarily of yard waste. This nutrient-rich mixture is commonly used to fertilize and improve soil conditions. It can be used on its own but is recommended to be added to existing garden soils. Compost is great for top-dressing your lawn.
Garden mix is a prepared soil mixture comprised of black dirt, peat moss, and sand to make a great option for flower beds and gardens.
Our Premium Garden Mix is our secret mixture for growing the best flowers, shrubs, and vegetables. Packed full of black dirt, compost, peat moss, perlite, agricultural lime, and ammonium sulfate.
When laying pavers it is essential to have a solid base. More time will be spent preparing your base than actually laying the pavers. Barkman provides a step-by-step guide for prepping, laying, and finishing this kind of projects. It can be found here.
In general, it is best to excavate some of the existing base layer, lay down a layer of course granular material, then a layer of sand before you lay the pavers.
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