How can I determine how much dirt I need to landscape my backyard?

The ground is almost solid rock, so I need to put some type of sandy loam or top soil on it. I want to order this but I do not know how to figure how much I would need to buy.
I would also suggest going to a local garden center and looking at the different ammendments and soil mixes they sell there. I agree with the tape measurement of the yard. The bags tell you how much to buy and what they cover. I would also get the soil wet to see how dense it really is. You might even take a sample with you to the store.

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September 23 2009 09:46 pm | backyard landscape

2 Responses to “How can I determine how much dirt I need to landscape my backyard?”

  1. Dean N Says:
    September 24th, 2009 at 3:59 am

    who ever you order from tell them what, in cubic meters you are requiring to landscape get that tape measure out!
    References :

  2. Jennifer P Says:
    September 24th, 2009 at 4:35 am

    I would also suggest going to a local garden center and looking at the different ammendments and soil mixes they sell there. I agree with the tape measurement of the yard. The bags tell you how much to buy and what they cover. I would also get the soil wet to see how dense it really is. You might even take a sample with you to the store.
    References :
    http://www.gardenguides.com

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