The process of grading your yard requires the use of fill dirt to create the desired slope, or the lack thereof. Whether you’re executing a landscaping overhaul project or building a new house, Affordable Landscape Supplies in Burlington, Kentucky, recommends purchasing fill dirt to transform your property into exactly what you’ve always wanted.

If you’ve never graded your property before, here is a step-by-step list:

• Move Plants: Before the fill dirt arrives, remove all plants and grass from your property. You can simply dig up the turf in sections and relocate them, or reseed your lawn once grading is complete.
• Install Stakes: To determine the slope line, stick stakes into the ground so that they form rows from the edge of your foundation all the way to your property line. You will want to run string through each row so that the height of the slope is uniform across your yard.
• Apply Fill Dirt: Use wheelbarrows to transport fill dirt from the delivery truck to your yard. Then, take a rake to spread it out along the ground.
• Pack Soil: Once the top soil is higher than the string attached to your stakes, use a lawn roller to pack down the soil. Since this lowers the level, you will need to apply another few inches of fill dirt and re-roll.
• Plant & Seed: After the ground is ready, you can place your plants and grass back in your yard. Water the soil thoroughly — and reseed if needed.

Hiring a landscape supply company to deliver fill dirt to your property will make grading your yard easy and affordable. To learn more about this process and receive your free quote, call Affordable Landscape Supplies at (859) 586-9142, or visit them online for a complete list of their landscaping materials.