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Initial Site Preparation and Equipment Access

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I Transformed The Worst Side Yard In The Neighborhood

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What happens here

The project begins with the creator introducing the challenge of a typical side yard and his vision to transform it into a functional and aesthetically pleasing garden. The initial step involves preparing the site for major earthwork. This includes removing old fence panels and clearing any existing vegetation or debris that obstructs the path for heavy machinery. The creator attempts to bring a Ditch Witch SK800 mini skid steer through a narrow gate, encountering immediate challenges with its size. This necessitates the removal of a section of the wooden fence to allow the equipment to pass.

Goal: Prepare the side yard for excavation and gain access for heavy machinery.

Tools and materials

  • Gloves MaxiFlex — Hand protection during manual labor
  • Tape Measure N/A — Measuring access width
  • Wooden Fence Panels N/A — Obstruction removed for equipment access

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We all have the classic side yard, the classic setup of any home where most of us end up just parking trailers or leaving their dogs there behind the gate. [music] For the most part, it's kind of the most useless and unintentional piece of the property. Well, today we're on mission to build the most epic garden that not only is functional but also a place you want to hang out. In just any project, we're going to excavate to a blank canvas. >> Uh-oh. >> This mini skid's not going to fit. Things are going to go right, things are going to go wrong. >> That broke off. >> Yeah, that's broken, all right. I have no idea what this pipe is. It's Well, it's safe to say the sprinkler box is kaput. >> And by the time we're done, this is going to be the most magical side yard that you will never want to escape. >> Oh my goodness. >> Let's get into it. Oh, things are going wrong already. Well, this is not a great start. We're going to have to remove something here. Let's see if the gate is going to be enough to clear us. Okay. See [snorts] how much room we got now. Ah, that'll be about like 6 in of clearance. That's not the way I want to start my projects.

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