Functional Landscaping That Prepares Your Yard
Lawn installation and irrigation services for residential properties in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene
You need a yard that drains properly, supports grass or plantings, and coordinates with outdoor structures like decks or fences in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene. Stone Base Contractors LLC handles lawn installation, irrigation hookups, and yard grading so your property has a functional base before anything else goes in. The crew preps soil, installs sprinkler lines, and grades areas that collect standing water or slope toward your foundation.
Lawn installation in Spokane and surrounding areas includes soil testing, grading to prevent erosion, and either sod or seed depending on your timeline and budget. Irrigation systems are designed to cover the full yard without overwatering or leaving dry patches, and all lines are buried and tested before final grading. If you are adding a deck or fence, the crew coordinates landscaping work so everything ties together without tearing up finished areas.
If you want to review your yard layout and talk through drainage or irrigation options, reach out to Stone Base Contractors LLC to schedule a site visit in Spokane and beyond.
What Yard Preparation and Installation Include
The crew begins by grading your yard to direct water away from the house and eliminate low spots where puddles form in Spokane and surrounding areas. Soil is amended if it is too compacted or sandy, and irrigation lines are trenched and connected to your water supply with a timer and zone controls. Sprinkler heads are placed based on sun exposure and plant types, and each zone is tested for coverage before backfilling.
Once grading and irrigation are finished, you notice that your yard drains evenly after rain, grass or sod grows in uniformly, and you have control over watering schedules without dragging hoses around. If you are installing a lawn, sod gives you an instant green yard while seed takes a few weeks to establish but costs less upfront
Irrigation systems are winterized before freezing temperatures arrive to prevent line damage. The crew explains how to adjust timers seasonally and what maintenance to expect as your yard matures.
Homeowners in Spokane and beyond often ask about irrigation timing, soil quality, and how landscaping coordinates with deck or fence projects already underway.
What Homeowners Ask Before Starting Landscaping Work
What is the difference between sod and seed?
Sod gives you a finished lawn immediately and prevents erosion, but it costs more and needs daily watering for the first two weeks. Seed is less expensive and works well if you can wait a few weeks for grass to fill in.
How do you prevent drainage problems?
The crew grades your yard so water flows away from the foundation and eliminates low spots where standing water collects. French drains or catch basins are added in areas that stay wet after grading.
What happens if my soil is mostly clay?
Clay soil is amended with compost or sand to improve drainage and root growth. The crew tests soil before installation and explains what amendments are needed for healthy grass or plantings in Spokane.
When should irrigation systems be installed?
Irrigation goes in after grading but before sod or planting, so lines are buried and tested without tearing up finished areas. Stone Base Contractors LLC coordinates timing if you are also building a deck or installing a fence.
Why does my yard need grading before planting?
Grading prevents water from pooling near your foundation or washing out plantings during heavy rain. It also creates a level base for sod or seed so your lawn grows evenly without dips or bare spots.
Stone Base Contractors LLC handles landscaping projects across Spokane and Coeur d’Alene, from lawn installation to irrigation hookups and yard grading. Contact the team to walk your property and go over what your yard needs before planting or building begins.