Printable Cheatsheets

Free downloadable reference cards for common material calculations. Print them out, take them to the store, or pin them above your workbench. Each cheatsheet is backed by the same research data that powers our calculators.

Mulch Depth Guide (Printable)

Printable reference card with recommended mulch depths by use case

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Stone & Aggregate Reference Card (Printable)

Printable reference card comparing 8 stone types with density and best uses

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Concrete Bag Coverage Chart (Printable)

Printable chart showing bag coverage at various slab depths

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Gravel Depth Guide (Printable)

Printable reference card with gravel depth by project type

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Topsoil Depth Guide (Printable)

Printable reference card with topsoil depth by project type and raised bed recipes

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Deck Board Spacing Guide (Printable)

Printable cheatsheet with deck board gap spacing by material — PT wood, composite, Trex, and TimberTech — with temperature expansion notes

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Fence Post Spacing Chart (Printable)

Printable chart with fence post spacing by type and height, gate post requirements, and concrete-per-post estimates

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Paver Pattern Layout Reference (Printable)

Printable reference card with herringbone, running bond, basketweave, and stacked patterns — waste factors and best-use guidance

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Bulk Buying Cheatsheet (Printable)

Printable bags vs. bulk breakeven chart for landscape materials with pallet counts and delivery thresholds

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Raised Bed Soil Recipe Card (Printable)

Printable recipe card with 60/30/10 and 50/50 soil mixes pre-calculated for 4x4, 4x8, and 4x12 raised beds

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