Where can I go to get more specific information about gardening? http://www.extension.umn.edu/gardeninfo/ Can I pick up dirt and rock? Yes, but it has to be "scheduled". When you are ready to come, call me, I will check with Pat to find out when he will be here, I will call you back and tell you what time to come. Otherwise you may find yourself waiting for an hour or so if he is on a delivery. How do I figure out how much I need if I have a _____ shaped garden or area? Example: Given a square area 16' long by 10' wide and you want 4" deep of mulch. Calculations: 16 x 10 = 160 squaref eet 160 divided by 80 = 2 cubic yards. (80 from the chart is how many square feet 1 cubic yard covers @ 4" depth) Right Triangle - Measure Length x Width x .5 = square feet Square feet divided by chart = cubic yards
Example: Given a right triangle area where one side is 16' long, and one side is 10' long and you want 4" deep of mulchor stone. Calculations: 16 x 10 x .5 = 80 square feet 80 divided by 80 = 1 cubic yard. (80 comes from the chart) Circle - Multiply radius (1/2 distance of diameter) x radius x 3.14 = square feet
Example: Given a circle 30' across (15' radius) and you want 4" deep of mulch, Calculations: 15 x 15 x 3.14 = 706.5square feet 706.5 divided by 80 = 8.83 cubic yards Conversion Chart 1" Deep 320 square feet 2" Deep 160 square feet 3" Deep 108 square feet What is the recommended depth of materials?
Where are you located? 5192 N. Tischer Rd. Duluth. We stock pile the materials on the property to the south (to the right) of our home. You will see a class 5 driveway cut into the woods. Click on the map link below....
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How much rock/dirt can my Ford F150 carry? Up to about 1300lbs, (1/2 cubic yards of rock and approx. 3/4 yard of dirt) depending on how the truck is optioned (truck weight and rear axle weight). Look at the GVWR on the sticker on the inside of the driver's door, and subtract the actual weight of the truck from that number, that will give you a close estimate (as long as you don't overload the rear axle).
What does 2 or 3 yards of dirt look like in comparision to a pick up truck?
• Heaping load on a full size pickup is approximently 3 cubic yards
• Full size pickup level full is approximently 2 cubic yards
• Max load on a large heavy duty pickup is approximently 1 to 1 1/2 yards.
Rectangle - Measure Length x Width (In feet) = square feet Square feet divided by chart = cubic yards
(sq. feet to cubic yards) 1 cubic yard will cover the following amount of square feet
4" Deep 80 square feet 6" Deep 54 square feet 12" Deep 27 square feet
Soils 3"-4" Bark mulches 3" - 4" 1 1/2" Rock 3"- 4"
How much dirt do I need to put down to grow grass? Typically 2"-3" depending on your area and slope. You want to have enough soil for the roots of the grass to grow into and enough to spread out and make your area even.
Can you drive into my yard and dump? We can under very dry conditions. We will not be responsible for any tire tracks or ruts. We also have to be careful of any overhead wires or tree branches when we lift the box to dump.
What's the smallest load you will deliver? We will delivery any quantity even less than a yard. We have a delivery charge based on quantity and location.
Do I have to be home when you deliver? No, we make many deliveries when people are not home. Just tell us where to dump (or leave a marker) and leave a check.
Do you take credit cards? No, not at this time.
Many people have inquired why we have "GreenValleyBags.com" on our minivan. We also sell reusable grocery bags and biodegradable products online. Check out our other website www.greenvalleybags.com if you are interested. If you decide to get dirt or gravel materials and want to purchase some bags we can bring them out together!
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