Determine the number of yards (or cubic yards) of loam necessary to cover the space. Divide the example’s 40 cubic feet of loam you need by 27 cubic feet per cubic yard. You’ll need to order 1.48, or about 1 1/2 yards of loam to cover the space at the 4-inch depth you plan...
How much is a ton of gravel? A ton of gravel with average-sized pebbles is about 0.705 cubic yards, or 19 cubic feet, assuming it has been screened for debris and contains no leftover dirt, sand, etc. How much is a tonne of gravel?
Good topsoil is sold by cubic yards. By using a topsoil calculator you can figure out exactly how much would be enough for your needs. Also, it is important to understand the needs of the specific plants that you intend to grow before making your choice for the soil. The soil has to ...
Multiply the number of shovel loads needed to complete the hole by the amount of time just calculated to dig each shovel load. Divide that product by 60 to determine the number of minutes and the result will be the amount of time needed to dig a hole. For example, if the average shovel...