Final Grading, Landscaping, and Skeleton Placement
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What happens here
After the paver pad is fully installed and the joint sand has set, backfill the areas immediately surrounding the hexagonal pad with fresh topsoil. Carefully grade the topsoil to create a smooth transition that meets the edges of the border pavers, ensuring proper water drainage away from the structure. Integrate any desired landscaping elements, such as new garden beds or grass, around the pad to complete the aesthetic. Finally, proceed to install the large, 9-foot or 12-foot tall skeleton decoration (like the Home Depot skeleton referenced in the video) securely onto the center of the newly constructed paver pad. If the project includes lighting, ensure any pre-installed electrical conduit and wiring are connected to outdoor lighting fixtures to illuminate the skeleton from below, creating a dramatic and eye-catching display.
Goal: Finish the surrounding landscaping and securely install the decorative skeleton.
Tools and materials
- Large Skeleton Decoration Home Depot — The primary decorative element to be displayed on the completed paver pad
- Outdoor Lighting Fixtures — Illuminating the skeleton from below to create a dramatic effect
- Rake — Spreading and leveling topsoil around the pad
- Trowel / Hand Shovel — Performing detailed landscaping and shaping around the edges of the paver pad
- Topsoil — Finishing the grade around the paver pad and supporting new landscaping