Final Grading and Soil Preparation

What happens here

For the final stage of ground preparation before sod installation, an ASV RT-75 skid-steer loader equipped with a CMP Hydra bucket, which has a built-in Harley rake, is used. This specialized attachment is driven across the filled area to finely grade the soil, break up any remaining clods, and create a smooth, level surface. This ensures optimal contact for the sod and a uniform finished grade. Workers also use landscape rakes to hand-finish areas where the machine cannot reach, especially along edges and around obstacles, ensuring a perfect subgrade for the new lawn.

Goal: Achieve a smooth, level, and well-prepared soil surface for sod installation.