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garden gravel/stone?

  • 25-06-2017 2:33pm
    #1
    koumi
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    Didn't know whether to put this in gardening but I figure enough people will have some experience here. My sister just moved into a new place and I've been helping out clearing the garden which was in a right mess. The lawn at the front of the house is past rehabilitation and littered now with debris from builders so she suggested putting down stone or mulch which I think is probably the best option to go with.
    I strimmed back the weeds and most of what was left of grass and I'm not sure how to proceed. The garden is not level in any way and as the house is on a hill the lower portion is about five feet above the road with a retaining wall and rises to about seven feet as it climbs toward the house. The lawn itself is uneven and filled with all sorts of debris from bottles to roof tiles, some of which I've managed to rake out while cutting back but I'm reluctant to dig the lot in order to prepare it for stone.
    I was planning on just getting weedkiller and knocking back what is left of growth, then throwing a membrane down on it and filling with stone.

    I'm concerned that this won't work because of the gradient of the garden and just wondering if anyone had any advice on how to get this project moving. (I haven't measured but apx 20 x 18 with central path)


Comments

  • #2
    David delaney
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭David delaney


    I have experience putting down stone but would need to see a picture of the garden to give you the best advice


  • #3
    Calahonda52
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    Can you post a picture as it would be good to know what is rather side of the 20 by 18.

    You could always tier it like they do in the Canaries, see front of envelope sketch attached
    it shows a 6" step but 4" would be better to tie in with path

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  • #4
    David delaney
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭David delaney


    That's what I was thinking


  • #5
    koumi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 646 ✭✭✭koumi


    I actually tiered my own back garden and it worked a treat, I'm just aware of how much labour is involved and as I'm working on my own it's just a bit of a stretch to consider it at the minute. Cost is something I'm thinking of too, I know her budget is tight with getting the house done and which is why I'm trying to do as much as I can to help keep costs down in other areas.
    I had a bit of a brainwave and figured if I got a ton of topsoil I might be able to fill in some of the more uneven parts before covering with membrane and did a bit of googling and got some decent numbers on both soil and stone. He also said he could get it up on the embankment which is making me think this might just be the way to go.

    I don't have pictures at the minute (cause I'm not there!) but will see where I'm at tomorrow and post follow up. Thanks


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