So the 10 yards of dirt I had previously gotten turned into 20 yards of dirt and when it was all said and done i probably could have used yet another 20 yards. After using shovels and wheelbarrows for a couple of yards I said this isn’t going to work and ran down and rented a SkidSteer (also known as a skidloader or BobCat if your prefer - basically a mini-tractor with a front bucket).
Obviously that made the job much easier and so I ordered the second 10 yards and had everything done in one day. The dirt was used to level out a lot of low spots in the yard and to make a stone walled wildflower garden which should be very very cool. It all turned out pretty good but now after several days of serious rain I am wondering how much grass seed is still out in the dirt… I may be reseeding. I am expecting to see areas with A LOT of grass and other bald areas. 
June 22nd, 2006 at 3:04 am
Dude, we need pics to really see this - sound fabulous. We’re doing something similar right now. Hope it grows and looks fantastic!
June 22nd, 2006 at 5:32 pm
Hmm I think I could take a pic and post it. Stay tuned.
June 24th, 2006 at 6:54 pm
Just researching round houses and came across your blog. My colleague just listed a round, architect-designed house on five acres that is surrounded by conservancy land (no future building to muck up the views, privacy, peacefulness, beauty). The home has a center atrium with pyramidal-shaped glass roof. Ninety windows. Two levels. Overlooks a lake and pond. Rooftop deck with climate-controlled, enclosed round bar. Quite cool.