Quote: Digilla wrote on Sat, 25 August 2007 15:35
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I plan to remove a chain link fence from my back yard. I have read
plenty of posts suggesting different ways of doing this, and sense I
cannot get a vehicle into my back yard, I plan to dig out the posts.
However, I am concerned about the holes that will be left behind. No
one seems to mention the best method of refilling these holes. What
is the best practice for refilling the post hole? Should I use dirt,
sand, a combination of both, or something else? Thanks for your input.
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Best to just refill with what is already around there. Probably just dirt. Just make sure you tamp it down regularly as you fill to knock out any large void areas. Of course you can spread in gravel and sand but just for filler, and be aware that the gravel might show up again if you do any future digging in the area.

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