landscapenovice
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We are trying to choose a landscaper---the more research we do, the more confused we get. Our problem is knowing how to insure that the work will be good quality, when different people are telling us different things. How do you know that the construction is being done properly?
One of the primary concerns is proper grading. We thought we found a great landscaper, but he said he was planning on doing 2" of grading for our yard (which is long and narrow, about 10' X 70.' We see that standard building codes say 6" of grading is standard for a distance 10' from the house, so is our landscaper skimping on the grading?
Also, we have heavy clay soil. Some say they plan to put 4" of good topsoil, while others say that it's unnecessary, as long as you dig a hole 2X the size of the pot. Which is correct?
Can anyone provide any suggestions as to what quality measures we should be looking at? Thanks for your suggestions!
One of the primary concerns is proper grading. We thought we found a great landscaper, but he said he was planning on doing 2" of grading for our yard (which is long and narrow, about 10' X 70.' We see that standard building codes say 6" of grading is standard for a distance 10' from the house, so is our landscaper skimping on the grading?
Also, we have heavy clay soil. Some say they plan to put 4" of good topsoil, while others say that it's unnecessary, as long as you dig a hole 2X the size of the pot. Which is correct?
Can anyone provide any suggestions as to what quality measures we should be looking at? Thanks for your suggestions!