DCS
Bronze Member
What is the best way to really smooth out the hills and valleys in a yard. It is just to use the "eyeball to contact" method with a box blade or is there some "magic" implement I can use?
Best way to smooth out a yard
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thcri
Elite Member
the box blade is pretty handy at moving dirt around. In some areas I actually took my tiller and dug it up then dragged it. Got it pretty level.
murph
murph
kwolfe
Platinum Member
For hills and valleys, (short of using a dozer) I would say a good eye would be your best tool. Spend some time marking the areas you want to cut and fill with some paint.
schmism
Super Member
sence my septic system was installed i told the installer i would level things out as i wanted the seat time.
Ill have quite a few hrs with the FEL and BB. But as my property is so flat drainage (slope) is key so i dont wind up with low spots holding water
so as i start to find tune the grade we will use a builders level to shoot grades to make shure its going downhill somplace.
Ill have quite a few hrs with the FEL and BB. But as my property is so flat drainage (slope) is key so i dont wind up with low spots holding water
so as i start to find tune the grade we will use a builders level to shoot grades to make shure its going downhill somplace.
bialecki
Gold Member
I have been doing the same this Spring, leveling out about 3/4 acre. I have been using a 6' rake and FEL. I bought 40 yards of top soil to fill in some sink holes, and level out some dips, etc.
Even with all my toys I mean tools it still is work. However no more blisters from the hand rake and shovel.
Even with all my toys I mean tools it still is work. However no more blisters from the hand rake and shovel.
schmism
Super Member
bialecki said:
ya i was really surprised how quick my "little" 5' BB filled up. but it did make quick work of the ruts and REALLY uneavn ground in the 10 min i spent the other night.
I just need a turtle/rabit switch for backing up/going forward as backing up is PAINFULLY S L O W
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DCS said:
Rototill. Two passes at right angles.
Don't overdo rototilling by making more passes since you'll just be breaking down the soil microstructure and ruining the natural soil drainage.
Rich P
Silver Member
Harley rake. Find a place that rents one unless you can make a living doing this.
DrainPondDesign
Gold Member
People have recommended rakes, blades, harrows and land planes to level my driveway but today I discovered that I already owned the best one. Dead flat and already compacted but only 2 feet wide per pass, just forget to raise your weight box before driving off. ;-)
Timber
Veteran Member
I would have to say a Box Blade and a loader is about the best combination to resurface your land
