This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares three methods for laying out perfectly level lines. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)
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Shopping List for Establishing a Level Grade Line for Landscaping:
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Tools for Establishing a Level Grade Line for Landscaping:
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- clear plastic tubing
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