07/22/2026
From overgrown ditch to usable yard… what a transformation! 🌱🚜
Most people see the finished product. We wanted to show everything that went into getting there.
This project started with two neighbouring properties that shared the same challenge, a very wide, deep ditch that had become completely overgrown with trees, brush and years of vegetation.
Our crew began by clearing the entire area to expose the ditch before excavating it to the proper grade. We then installed a compacted gravel foundation to provide a stable base for the culvert, ensuring it stays exactly where it belongs for many years to come, even through our climates harsh freeze-thaw cycles.
With the main culvert in place, we installed surface drains to maintain proper drainage after the ditch was filled. Every lift of backfill was carefully placed and compacted to minimize future settlement before the area was brought up to final grade.
To finish things off, we spread 6 inches of screened topsoil, completed the final grading and seeded the entire area, leaving both properties ready to grow into one seamless, maintenance-free lawn.
One of the biggest advantages of this project was completing both neighbours’ ditches at the same time. By mobilizing our equipment once, sharing trucking and materials, and completing the work as one project, we were able to provide substantial cost savings to both homeowners while making the process far more efficient.
A huge thank you to our incredible crew for another job done right. Your attention to detail from drainage and compaction to final grading is what allows us to stand behind every project we complete.
And finally, thank you to our clients, who also happen to be great friends, for trusting Landex Earthworks with your property. We truly appreciate the opportunity and hope you enjoy your newly expanded, low-maintenance yards for years to come.