"Bugman" wrote:
I am a first time home-owner, and I just bought a new house where they
only landscaped the front yard. I want to ensure that when I do the
backyard, I do it properly, right down to the last detail. When my
neighbor did hers, she just brought in topsoil and laid sod right on
top of it and that was it. I'm sure a professional would do more than
this. Am I right?

Nope, in fact most don't even bother with the topsoil. Bad mistake.

I can't tell you how true this is.

- snip a bunch of hoo haa-.

At the very least, you should rock hound and grade.

--
And someday even man's best laid plans
Will lie twisted and covered in rust.
Steve Earle