A common question we get is, what is grading when landscaping? Grading is one of the foundational tasks when working on any landscaping project. Proper grading sets the flow of water on the property and directs it where you want it to go. Without proper grading, water can pool in unwanted areas, and potentially cause issues with the foundation of the house or with other elements of your landscape. Here we're going to answer some simple questions about grading and landscaping.
Grading is ensuring that the properties slope is conducive to desired water flow direction. It is figuring out where you want the water to go, where you don't want it to go, and then moving the earth or installing new soil in order to send water in the desired directions. Grading is something that needs to be done at the very beginning of a landscaping project so that the rest of the elements fit properly. It is important to take some time ensuring that the grade is done properly so that everything else works perfectly.
If you grade your yard properly, then water will flow where you want and need it to. Water is one of the more destructive elements for your home and having it pool around the foundation, or in areas where you're planting trees and flowers can cause unwanted and expensive damages. It is absolutely crucial to ensure that water is flowing and not stagnant on the property.
We recommend hiring a landscaping company to grade your yard. Grading your property involves determining the desired water flow direction, and moving, removing, or adding soil as a way of manipulating the slope of the property. You can also install meshing in the soil underneath the sod or the top soil which will aid in root growth. We make sure that the grade is headed exactly where it needs to go on the property so that no damage can be done, and your landscaping project will hold up for years to come.
Grading your lawn will provide a number of benefits, including a more level and beautiful looking landscape, water and moisture flowing in a steady fashion that doesn't cause damage, unnoticeable slopes in the property, and ultimately peace of mind. We tend to look at grading as less of a choice and more of a must because we need to leave your property looking better than it did before and ensure that our work stand up to the test of the elements and time.
We grade properties as part of our overall hardscaping projects and flower bed installations. The cost of grading a property will vary greatly and it's important to get a few quotes. The cost will differ depending on the size of the property, the materials needed, the time needed, and the difficulty involved in accessing certain areas of the property.
Now you know what grading is in landscaping and why it's important. If you're going to try to do it yourself, it is best to hire the proper equipment and machines to help you do the work right. As long as you ensure water flow is headed away from the house and won't pool in any areas, then you're getting the basics down.
Lubbock Landscapers provides professional landscaping services all around the city. Give us a call for a quote and to get a free consultation on your property today.
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