Garden Bed Math · Leaf haul tally
Leaf haul tally
Yard: Year:
| # | Step | Done | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawn layer under 1 in? Mow it in | ||
| 2 | List beds: inside L x W (ft) | ||
| 3 | Depth: raised beds 2 in, perennials 2 to 3 in | ||
| 4 | Shrubs and trees 3 to 4 in (heavy soil 3 max) | ||
| 5 | Cu ft = L x W x depth ÷ 12 | ||
| 6 | Bag cu ft = gallons x 231 ÷ 1728 | ||
| 7 | Bags per bed = cu ft ÷ bag cu ft, round up | ||
| 8 | Test bag: whole bags per shredded bag | ||
| 9 | Shred dry leaves only | ||
| 10 | Spread, keep 3 in clear of trunks | ||
| 11 | Water the layer once | ||
| 12 | Leftovers to the leaf pile; log bags |
Notes:
Source: Delaware Extension, Recycling Leaves, checked October 10, 2026. Planning record, not a guarantee. Tree health questions: ask a certified arborist. · gardenbedmath.com/soil/fall-leaves-mulch/