How Do You 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 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. Step 1 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. Step 2 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. Step 3 Clear the ground of sticks, r