What is the difference between grading and leveling a yard?

• <div><p>Grading refers to the sloping of your yard away from your house’s foundation. It’s a landscaping term you probably know well if you’ve ever had to push your lawn mower up a steep slope.</p><p>Leveling is the solution to grading issues since it involves making your yard flat and smooth (and easy to push a lawn mower through).</p></div>

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Q: What maintenance does a graded landscape require?

• <div><p>Periodic checks for erosion and proper drainage function ensure lasting results.</p></div>

Q: How long does grading or re-sloping take to complete?

• <div><p>Typically 1-3 days, depending on property size and terrain condition.</p></div>

Q: How do you landscape a steep slope on a budget?

• <div><p>Many ways to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tips-landscaping-your-lawn-budget.htm">landscape a steep slope on a budget</a> exist. Avoiding expensive retaining wall construction is the first step. Consider creating a rocky slope with boulders or large stones, or think about planting perennials that return every year with a single investment. Transplanting small trees from elsewhere on your property is also possible and can help to stabilize steep slopes without purchasing new ones. </p></div>

Q: Do installations include grading?

• <div><p>Yes, most services include grading for proper drainage. Confirm with your contractor.</p></div>

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We are a full service landscape design and installation company, specializing in water features both cement and liner. Our contractor's licenses are C#19520 and C#30248. Master Builder in faux rock construction.

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Periodic checks for erosion and proper drainage function ensure lasting results.

Typically 1-3 days, depending on property size and terrain condition.

Many ways to landscape a steep slope on a budget exist. Avoiding expensive retaining wall construction is the first step. Consider creating a rocky slope with boulders or large stones, or think about planting perennials that return every year with a single investment. Transplanting small trees from elsewhere on your property is also possible and can help to stabilize steep slopes without purchasing new ones.

Yes, most services include grading for proper drainage. Confirm with your contractor.

Grading refers to the sloping of your yard away from your house’s foundation. It’s a landscaping term you probably know well if you’ve ever had to push your lawn mower up a steep slope.

Leveling is the solution to grading issues since it involves making your yard flat and smooth (and easy to push a lawn mower through).

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