Fertilizer

Plant nutrition is vital, and having the proper nutrition at the right time can make the difference between the success and failure of a garden or lawn. With a combination of the right products and people, Highway Fuel’s team is positioned to provide you with efficient plant nutrition at the right time.
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Plant nutrition is key, and having the right nutrition at the right time can make the difference between success and failure of a garden or lawn. With a combination of the right products and the right people, the team at Highway Fuel is positioned to provide you with efficient plant nutrition at the right time.
  • 10-20-20: Fall/Starter fertilizer for lawns. 8-10 lbs per 1000 sq ft. Water after application.
    • $32.00 per bag  (50 lb. bag)
  • 16-16-16: General purpose shrubs and trees. 8-10 lbs per 1000 sq ft. Apply at drip line. Water after application.
    • $32.00 per bag  (50 lb. bag)
  • 25-7-12: Established lawns, spring and summer. Helps green lawns in Spring/Summer for maintenance. 8-10 lbs per 1000 sq ft. Water after application.
    • $39.00 per bag  (50 lb. bag)

Calculating Material

Volume

1,728 cubic inches = 1 cubic foot
27 cubic feet = 1 cubic yard
7.5 cubic yards = 1 unit
One 5 gallon bucket = 0.67 cubic foot

Area

144 square inches = 1 square foot
9 square feet = 1 square yard
43,560 square feet = 1 acre

How much area will a cubic yard cover at a given depth?

At 1/2″ deep, 640 square feet
At 1″ deep, 324 square feet
At 2″ deep, 162 square feet
At 3″ deep, 108 square feet
At 4″ deep, 81 square feet
At 6″ deep, 54 square feet
At 12″ deep, 27 square feet

Material weights

Please note weights can vary due to moisture content.
Bark Mulch: 500-800 lbs/cubic yard
Compost: 800-1,100 lbs/cubic yard
Soils: 1,300-2,000 lbs/cubic yard
Gravel: 2,000-2,500 lbs/cubic yard
Sand: 2,000-2,300 lbs/cubic yard

Rectangle

Volume of a Rectangle

Circle

Volume of a circle

Triangle

Volume of a Triangle

Our estimate planning tools are provided for your reference and convenience. Highway Fuel is happy to help, please call us at 503-363-6444 or email info@highwayfuel.com for assistance.

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