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Length in feet x Width in feet x Depth in feet (inches divided by 12). Take the total and divide by 21.6 (the amount of cubic feet in a ton). The final figure will be the estimated amount of tons required.

If you want to cover an area with gravel, 1 to 2 inches should be sufficient depending on the size of the gravel. If you are using 3/4″ inch gravel or larger figure on at least 2 inches in depth to get good coverage.

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To measure the driveway in cubic feet, multiply the length by width by depth. For cubic yards, divide the total cubic feet by 27. Because one cubic yard of gravel is equal to 1.13 tons, you can multiply your total cubic yards by 1.13 to convert this measurement to tons.

Ton Register to Cubic Yard Conversion Table

Cubic yards to tons (freight) conversion table

If you have a project that requires crushed stone you may have a need to determine how many cubic yards are in a ton of material. Many trucking companies quote deliveries by the ton, and it’s important to know how to get the accurate amount.

A full size ¾ or 1 ton pickup can hold 2-3 cubic yards, slightly rounded, but weight must be considered.

Cubic Yard to Ton Register Conversion Table

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Bag or bulk? Mulch comes in bags, usually containing 2 or 3 cubic feet, or by the truckload, measured in cubic yards. (A cubic yard is 27 cubic feet.) Bagged mulch is much more expensive but easier to handle, especially if you have no place for a pile of bulk mulch.

Mulch bag coverage

Rubber mulch costs $80 to $160 per cubic yard or $7 per 40-pound bag. When buying in bulk, rubber mulch costs $300 to $800 per ton.

Normally, mulch prices at Home Depot are $3.33 per bag of Vigoro. But right now, you can take advantage of the Home Depot mulch sale offering two-cubic-foot bags of Vigoro at a price of 5 for $10 (or $2 each for however many bags of mulch you want), in red, black, or brown.

Lowe’s: 5 for $10 Premium Mulch or Garden Soil.

Rocks are great at suffocating weeds and show a better success rate at weed-prevention than mulch. Stone cover is perfect for low-water gardens and landscapes. However, stones aren’t the perfect solution for gardens that may get a lot of sun because they can hold more heat than mulch.

So, should you remove old mulch? Expert green thumbs contend that getting rid of last year’s mulch is completely unnecessary. Mulch gradually breaks down, adding beneficial nutrients and other organic matter to the soil. Removing pre-existing mulch every year only ends up to be extra work and a needless expense.

At most, you will need to replace your mulch once a year. If you want to know when to replace your mulch, the best thing you can do is to check the mulch at the beginning of spring and observe the condition. If it still looks much like it did when you laid it down, then it is probably good for another year.

Because traditional mulch breaks down over the course of a year, it is vital to re-apply it annually, and spring is a prime time to do so. Mulch does so much more than creating a picturesque landscape. In fact, the unseen benefits may outweigh the observable.

If you need to get it out of the way, shovel the mulch into a wheelbarrow, dumping successive loads onto a tarp off to the side. Apply compost onto the vegetable garden bed or annual flower bed, and till it under or work it into the soil with a spade.

For an annual bed, remove old mulch before you till the soil and add compost. If you’re applying mulch to a perennial bed, you might be tempted to just add a new layer of mulch on top, but this can cause rot, nutrient starvation, and plant death.

Don’t use too little or too much mulch About 3 inches of mulch is recommended for beds, and Becker recommends mulching twice a year. Mulching with the right amount each time will help fend off weeds and conserve moisture, which will reduce your need to irrigate.

Disadvantages of Mulching TOO much mulch (a layer more than 3 inches deep) can bury and suffocate plants; water and oxygen can’t reach the roots. A layer of 2 to 3 inches of mulch is ample. Do NOT overmulch. Mulch can contribute to rotting bark if piled up around the trunks of trees and shrubs.

For gray and contemporary homes, use black mulch. Brown: For red brick homes, try brown mulch. Red: If you use more terra cottas, golds and warm tones in your outdoor space, red mulch is the right one for you.

While organic mulches naturally decompose and are beneficial, they also attract insects looking for warmth, shelter and food. Insects eat the pine bark mulch along with the bacteria and fungi harbored within its moist, dark confines. Pests that aren’t true insects but are linked with infestations include spiders.

Cedar and Cypress Bark or chip mulches made from cedar or cypress trees are helpful for repelling insects. Both cedar and cypress wood contain natural oils and chemicals such as thujone that deter bugs.

Garden Design adds, “Rosemary is an herb that many of us are very familiar with and their woody scent is exactly what keeps mosquitoes as well as cabbage moths and carrot flies away.” Lastly, rosemary and thyme are easy-to-grow container herbs. Plus, you can use these when you’re cooking at home.

Consider Cedar Mulch Consider using cedar mulch as a ground cover for your playground area. Cedar mulch has natural oils and resins which repel spiders and other harmful insects. Those same oils also make cedar mulch resistant to decay, making this a long-lasting, durable mulch.