Measure • Calculate • Buy
How much compost?
Work out the volume for a rectangular bed, then turn it into a shopping list of whole bags.
- Metres, feet or a very British mixture of both
- Your own bag size
- A clear estimate in litres and cubic feet
Free tools • Useful little helpers
Less guesswork.
More growing.
A little help with the garden maths and the planting plans. Made for ordinary gardens, busy lives and getting on with it.
No account needed. Pick a tool below and give it a go.
What are you working on?
Two small jobs, made easier.
Choose • Explore • Plant
What could grow together?
Explore a small collection of companion planting ideas, with the reason behind each pairing.
- Search by crop or companion
- Filter by space, pests or support
- Source links and practical points to consider
Practicality over Perfection
A starting point.
Then out into the garden.
Measure the space you have, choose something manageable, and learn as you go. These tools help with a decision; they don’t need to turn gardening into homework.
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