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Grade and Compact Soil Around Wall

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Landscape Construction Time lapse: grading, walls & dry creek bed

What happens here

After the main rock placement, workers manually spread and level soil using shovels and rakes. This soil is then thoroughly compacted with the Wacker Neuson BS50-4 jumping jack compactor. This process ensures a uniform and stable ground surface around the newly constructed wall and prepared landscape area. Some of the soil being compacted appears to be wet, indicating potential prior rain or a need for added moisture for optimal compaction.

Goal: Level and compact the soil adjacent to the retaining wall for stability and drainage.

Tools and materials

  • Rake N/A — Leveling and smoothing soil
  • Shovel N/A — Spreading and moving soil
  • Soil N/A — Grading and compaction