2. Next the top soil, contour mounding, and boulders will usually be done. This will start to give the yard some deminision and shape for proper hardscape and vegetation placement.

3. Hardscape such as bar-b-ques, pavers, borders, curbing, walls and planters are also part of the process. These generally will be after the majority of the pipes and wires have been placed. However, some additional work may have to been in order to support these features.

4. Some of the final phases of most yards will be the gravel and sod. These features of the landscape will provide the finishing touches to the yard.