Soil Calculator
Calculate how much soil you need for raised beds, pots, and planters
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Choose Garden Style
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Raised Bed: Large outdoor garden beds. Results in cubic yards/feet.
Pot/Planter: Containers and elevated planters. Results in quarts/gallons.
Pot/Planter: Containers and elevated planters. Results in quarts/gallons.
Choose based on your container type
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Select Shape
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Select the shape that matches your planter:
Rectangle: Most common for beds
Square: Equal sides
Circle: Round pots/planters
Rectangle: Most common for beds
Square: Equal sides
Circle: Round pots/planters
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Enter Measurements
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Depth Guidelines:
• 2-4 inches: Top dressing lawns
• 6-8 inches: Herbs & flowers
• 10-12 inches: Vegetables
• 18+ inches: Deep-rooted plants
• 2-4 inches: Top dressing lawns
• 6-8 inches: Herbs & flowers
• 10-12 inches: Vegetables
• 18+ inches: Deep-rooted plants
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Soil Volume Needed:
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Select a garden style, shape, and enter measurements to calculate.
Fertilizer Recommendation
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All-Purpose Fertilizer
Based on 0.5 cup per 5 sq ft coverage
