Methods to Remove Rocks from Your Yard

The most common and labor intensive way to remove rocks from your yard is to use a rake, shovel, wheelbarrow and some good old-fashioned elbow grease. When removing rocks using this method you should mark off your yard into section and work each section separately. First, start by looking at each section and identify large rocks that you'll have to dig with a shovel to remove so it will not be visible on the surface. Once you remove all the big rocks you'll want to rake the section to level out the dirt as well as rake all the small rocks and sticks into a pile that you can put in the wheelbarrow. This method of rock removal from the yard will require a lot of time and energy, so be prepared for some long days and back breaking work.

Another method that you utilize is to rent a bobcat and a rockhound attachment. This method is less labor intensive, but will cost you more money for renting the equipment. Also, you'll need a place to empty the rockhound attachment because it will fill-up with rocks and other debris fairly quick. However, you can usually have your yard ready to seed in a day. Also, by having the bobcat you'll be able to fill in holes and level your yard before putting seed and straw down.


The last option for getting your yard ready for seed and straw is to hire someone to do the work for you. However, this can be expensive upfront but will save you a lot of personal time in having someone else do the work for you. The benefit of having someone remove rocks from your yard is that most companies are professional and know what they are doing versus you doing the work yourself.


When you get ready to remove rocks from your yard for planting you'll need to prepare to purchase some top-soil that you can use to level out your yard. By having some top soil it will also allow the grass seed to grow better and you can use any excess left over for your flower beds.


Removing rocks is not fun, but once you get your grass growing the rewards will be well worth it. When choosing one of the rock removal methods from your yard be sure to plan around the weather because you don't want to put down grass seed one day and then the next a big rain storm comes and washes the seed away.

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Personal Experience