Initial Yard Grading and Berm Formation
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How NOT to build a BERM.
What happens here
Using a skid steer loader, begin the process of initial yard grading. Move large piles of soil and organic material to designated areas, starting to form the general shapes of the landscape berms. The heavy machinery helps to quickly distribute and rough-shape the terrain according to the landscape design. Focus on creating gentle slopes and contours rather than abrupt, 'volcano-like' mounds, ensuring proper drainage as discussed earlier.
Goal: Create the basic shape and contours of the landscape berms
Tools and materials
- Skid Steer Caterpillar — Moving and shaping large quantities of soil
- Soil/Organic Material N/A — Building up the berms and grading the yard