BASIC TIPS
Define the areas to be landscaped. Do any needed excavation work and clear the ground of all obstructions, then measure the area to determine your square footage and amount of material needed for the project.
Install edging around borders and between different materials making sure to countersink so the top of the edging will not be higher than the top grade of the finished project.
Install the weed barrier. At this stage it is important to make sure you cover the ground complete. Overlap 3" at the edges and 4" at the joints. Overlap the joints so that water will pass over them and not under. You will only get one chance to do this part properly, so please take your time. We also recommend using fabric staples as you go along to keep the barrier in place.
Install the material in a manner that will allow you to walk across it as you go along, as opposed to walking on the weed barrier. Rake the material out smooth as your work. If using rock, be aware that all rock will have a "quarry powder" or fines when delivered that must be washed down with a hose to clean and enhance it's beauty.
HOW TO MEASURE YOUR AREA FOR GROUND COVERAGE
Use the following methods to figure out the square footage of the area you are covering.
Square or Retangle:
To figure the area of a square or rectangle, measure the Length & Width and multiply.
Example:
12 x 24 = 288 sq. ft.
Length x Width = Area
Circle:
To figure the area of a circle, take the radius times the radius, then multiply by 3.14 (pi). Radius is half the distance across.
Example:
4 x 4 = 16 x 3.14 = 50.24 sq. ft.
Radius x Radius x 3.14 = Area
Right Triangle:
A Right Triangle has one 90 degree corner.
To figure the area of a right triangle, multiply the two sides that contact the right angle and divide by 2.
Example:
8 x 8 = 64
÷ 2 = 32 sq. ft.
