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Step 4 · Compact Base Material
Add a 2-3 inch layer of gravel or crushed stone at the bottom of the excavated step area, behind the retaining timbers. Compact this layer thoroughly using a hand tamper or plate compactor to create a stable base.
Tools and Materials
Tomahawk Power 2 HP Electric Vibratory Plate Compactor Tamper Gravel Soil Compaction
Shovel
Southwest Boulder & Stone 30 cu. ft. Brimstone Landscape Decomposed Granite, Crushed Rock Fines Ground Cover for Gardening and Pathways 02-0149
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