Swimming pools are great. Great in the summer and easy to maintain if you live somewhere that has a winter. You could always buy an above-ground swimming pool but if that episode of the Simpsons didn’t scare you enough then go for it. Remember that they are weak and the water in them is very …
Bush stumps have a complicated removal process. Like grass, bushes can have complex root systems that stretch out further than expected. They are often dangerous and difficult to access any sort of trunk. Butting it down generally requires a chain saw but an excavator can do it roots and all. The process of clearing, grubbing …
The bobcat or skid steer is a very powerful device that can do a lot to clear land. However, if you are buying or renting a smaller skid steer rather than a larger industrial grade one there are limitations to its hydraulic capabilities. The main attachment of a bobcat or skid steer is usually the …
There are many ways to remove trees from a plot of land. If the land is large it’s recommended that you go big. If the property is small with only a few trees there is a good chance you can do the work on your own. It’s still a big job, feeling even one tree …
Road construction and clearing and grubbing have been something we humans have been doing for thousands of years. The very first time humans started clearing land was to grow their food. This led to them having to build tools. The tools were too heavy to carry so they needed a place to be stored, the …
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Clearing land is not just removing large organic matter like trees and shrubs. The grass and even the topsoil must be removed as well as a large amount of soil beneath it. The soil must be removed to prevent any plants from remaining in it, while residential properties are not graded as deeply, highways and …
Land clearing, grubbing and grading is a complicated tasks. If you are not experienced in any sort of landscaping or construction it may end up being too big a task to do on your own. If you are planning on clearing grubbing and grading a piece of your property to build something like a shed …
Depending on the size of the land and what the land has on it this can be easy or very hard. If you plan on clearing a forested portion of your backyard you will likely need a lot of equipment. Taking a tree down is not a matter of chopping it down like a lumberjack. …
Building any structure that is intended to last longer than a decade must be built on a foundation of concrete. Creating a foundation requires digging out a piece of property. The process of grading is making sure that every square foot of the foundation’s soil base is tamped and even, down to the degree. This …
Overgrown land is generally full of trees and bushes and is very difficult to clear and grub. The clearing process will take weeks if you do not have the correct tools and remove stumps and especially thorny bushes like roses and Japanese Barberry, Chinese Quince and one of the worst: Thorny Fire-thorn Shrub. These are …
