Building steps into a hill.
Video by Brantley Blended · 1 moment used in Oak Valley Designs's DIY guides · 9:41 long

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- 7:25–9:32 Backfill, Finalize, and Cure
From Landscape Steps, Step 8: Final Grading and Drainage
After all the steps are built, use a shovel and your hands to carefully distribute the remaining gravel and excavated soil around the sides of the newly constructed steps. This helps to fill in gaps, provide additional stability, and create a smooth transition between the steps and the surrounding hillside. Compact the gravel and soil around the steps with a hand tamper to ensure everything is settled. The creator then walks up and down the completed steps to test their stability. He notes that the adhesive typically requires about seven days to fully cure before the steps can be considered completely solid.
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