Compare calculators
Both calculators run independently β change the inputs on either side to compare results.
Landscaping
Plant Spacing Calculator
Calculate how many plants you need to fill a garden bed at a chosen coverage density. Use it when designing borders, ground cover areas, or mass plantings to avoid over- or under-buying plants.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Landscaping
Mulch Calculator
Calculate the cubic yards of bulk mulch needed to cover a garden bed or landscape area at a specified depth. Use it before ordering by the yard from a landscape supplier to avoid over-ordering or repeat trips.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Key differences
| Plant Spacing Calculator | Mulch Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Landscaping | Landscaping |
| Inputs required | 5 | 2 |
| Result | Plants Needed (plants) | Mulch Needed (cubic yards) |
| What it does | Calculate how many plants you need to fill a garden bed at a chosen coverage density. Use it when designing borders, ground cover areas, or mass plantings to avoid over- or under-buying plants. | Calculate the cubic yards of bulk mulch needed to cover a garden bed or landscape area at a specified depth. Use it before ordering by the yard from a landscape supplier to avoid over-ordering or repeat trips. |