Whether your goal is to build a retaining wall, install a decorative walkway, or create a river rock creek bed, every successful design begins with landscape grading. When it’s done well, grading prepares an area for a landscaping project, leveling the ground and establishing a foundation on which to build. If you’re planning such a project, consider these must-know facts about landscape grading.

What You Should Know About Landscape Grading

Why It’s Important

Every landscaping project should be properly graded, which prepares the soil for an installation, whether it’s a simple flower bed or decorative sculptures. A failure to level the ground can lead to erosion from poor drainage over time. A poor drainage system can lead to a variety of problems for your home, such as foundation damage and pest infestations. Over time, your landscaping elements will also be destroyed. 

How It’s Done

A company experienced in landscaping grading will inspect your land and determine the correct elevations per site controls. Using specialized equipment, they will then remove the topsoil to slope the area for drainage. In some cases, irrigation lines might be installed to support the project. Frequently, meshing or geogrid is installed to stabilize the soil. Finally, the topsoil is reinstalled, and additional grading is done to meet the project’s specifications.

Because so many problems can occur if it’s not done correctly, a property’s landscape grading should only be done by a professional company with years of experience and the right equipment. The residents of Troy, Moscow Mills, Lincoln County, Warren County, Pike County, and St. Charles County, MO, can rely on River Bottom Topsoil to perform the job to the exact specifications. For more than 20 years, they have helped businesses and homeowners construct top-quality landscaping projects starting with the foundation. Call (632) 462-5331 or visit them online to schedule a consultation today.