Landscape project workflow
Refresh Landscape Beds and Lawn
Split the property into measured treatment zones, then use the dedicated material path for each zone. This keeps mulch refresh depth, decorative-stone compaction, and sod piece or pallet rounding from being hidden inside one generic volume.
Before you calculate
- Mark utilities, irrigation, drainage paths, plants, edging, and areas that will stay untouched.
- Measure each bed or lawn section separately and deduct structures, trunks, and other excluded areas.
- Confirm access, delivery placement, supplier minimums, and how existing material will be removed or reused.
Use in order
Connected calculator workflow
- 1
Build the measured treatment areas
Add and deduct simple shapes to create auditable totals for beds, paths, and lawn sections.
Checkpoint: Keep zones separate when material, depth, package, or delivery method changes.Open Square Footage Calculator → - 2
Estimate new or refresh mulch
Compare bag quantities with bulk yards, delivery loads, stated overage, and cost for the actual bed depth.
Checkpoint: A refresh layer is not the same as a new-bed depth; protect trunks and follow plant-specific guidance.Open Mulch Calculator → - 3
Estimate decorative stone or aggregate zones
Convert compacted depth to loose volume, tons, bags, truck loads, and cost using an editable material density.
Checkpoint: Confirm whether the supplier quotes loose or compacted coverage and whether fabric or edging is appropriate.Open Gravel Calculator → - 4
Plan sod pieces, rolls, or pallets
Turn net lawn area into product-specific pieces, rolls, pallets, soil preparation, fertilizer, delivery weight, and cost.
Checkpoint: Use the local grower's exact piece size, pallet coverage, installation window, and watering instructions.Open Sod Calculator → - 5
Price preparation, installation, and cleanup
Combine selected material zones with removal, soil work, hauling, equipment, crew burden, overhead, and margin.
Checkpoint: Do not double-count the same area across material paths; state watering and establishment responsibilities clearly.Open Contractor Job Pricing Calculator →
Supporting calculators for this project
Use these focused tools when the project scope includes the matching material or decision. They supplement the ordered workflow rather than replacing its checkpoints.