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How to Prepare a Yard for Landscaping
How to Prepare a Yard for Landscaping. The excitement of starting your landscaping job leaves you ready to jump right in with the project. Before you get too excited, take the time to prepare the area for the changes that will take place. Having a clean slate that is fully prepared for the project makes the actual landscaping go much faster. The...
The excitement of starting your landscaping job leaves you ready to jump right in with the project. Before you get too excited, take the time to prepare the area for the changes that will take place. Having a clean slate that is fully prepared for the project makes the actual landscaping go much faster. The prep work prevents unexpected speed bumps in the project that can throw off the entire time line. This is particularly important if you have others helping you with the project. Preparing and organizing the area reduces the amount of time your helpers will stand around waiting for assignments.
Review the plans for the landscaping project. Determine which parts of the yard are affected by the project so you know where to focus your attention.
Clear the area of large items such as yard toys, flower pots, hoses and seating areas. Move these items to a garage or storage shed for the duration of the project so they don't get in your way.
Clear the ground of sticks, rocks and other natural items that may impact the landscaping process. This makes planting easier because you won't have to deal with these items later.
Tear out any current landscaping features that won't be reused in the new design. This might include plants, bushes, landscaping bricks or built-in planters. Dispose of the materials to give yourself plenty of room for the new landscaping.
Address any drainage issues in the lawn, particularly around the home. Fix any structural issues with the foundation before landscaping. This will prevent you from tearing up the landscaping down the road. Drainage and foundation issues are best handled by professionals unless you have experience handling them.
Mark out the areas being changed during the landscaping project. Flags, a spray paint line or wood stakes connected with string work well to identify areas being dug out or removed. Marking the areas ahead of time means you don't have to stop and measure once you get going on the project.
Gather all the supplies needed for the landscaping project. Having everything on hand saves on unexpected trips to the hardware store and keeps the project moving on time. Designate a central location for all the supplies and materials to keep them handy and organized.
