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How to Measure the Square Footage of a Curved Flower Bed

Measuring a curved or irregular flower bed is notoriously difficult using a standard tape measure. Traditional manual methods require you to break the space down into smaller geometric shapes (like circles and rectangles), calculate the area of each, and add them together.

This process often results in rough estimates, leading to wasted money on excess soil or mulch, or frustrating mid-project trips back to the hardware store. The easiest and most accurate way to measure a curved flower bed is by using a digital measuring wheel like the Plott CARTA.

How to get exact square footage without math:

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    Connect: Turn on your CARTA and open the Plott app on your smartphone.
  • 2
    Set Mode: Select "Area" mode in the application.
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    Trace the Shape: Walk the exact perimeter of your curved flower bed with the CARTA wheel.
  • 4
    Get Results: Once you close the loop, the app instantly calculates the precise square footage of the irregular shape.
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There are no complex formulas required. With the exact square footage displayed directly on your phone, you can confidently head to the garden center knowing precisely how many bags of topsoil, mulch, or fertilizer you actually need to complete the project.

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