A cubic yard is a 3 foot wide, 3 foot long, and 3 foot tall dirt mound, therefore 20 cubic yards is a 15 foot long, 12 foot broad, and 3 foot tall pile. A small dump truck contains 5 cubic yards, although many businesses provide bigger vehicles that hold 10 or more cubic yards. Curb appeal is very important in selling a house. If your yard isn't well maintained, then people will know something is wrong with the inside of the house too. Even if it doesn't appear that a lot of work has been done on your yard, be sure to check with your local landscaping company before you buy a house to make sure you're not missing out on any improvements or upgrades that would help sell your house. The best time to clean up your yard is immediately after a sale. Thoroughly vacuum up any loose soil or gravel that may have been kicked up by a tractor or other heavy equipment. Also, pull weeds and brush away from the property. This gives the impression that you are keeping up with maintenance and care for your yard. If you own a house with a large yard, but need to cut down some of the trees or bushes for space, call a tree service company. They will be able to assess the size of your yard and give you recommendations on what should be removed for the best appearance and space usage.