Backfill Trenches and Final Touches

What happens here

After laying all the drip irrigation tubing, use a rake to backfill the trenches. Carefully pull the displaced soil back over the tubing, ensuring it is completely covered. While trenches can naturally backfill over time, manual backfilling provides immediate protection against sunlight and physical damage. The trencher's ability to create a clean, wide trench (approximately 1.25 to 1.5 inches wide) makes it easier to lay the pipes and backfill. The presenter also highlights that the trencher provides tactile feedback, allowing the operator to distinguish between cutting through roots and accidentally hitting buried pipes, which can help prevent damage. Once backfilled, the system will eventually disappear under the grass, leaving only the healthy grapevines as evidence.

Goal: Cover the irrigation lines and ensure the system is hidden and protected.