Solution for this Mud Pit
I don't think grass will grow back. I am looking for some alternatives as to what to fill in these patches. I am not crazy about wood chips because they just end up spreading all over the place. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to resolve this? Thanks in advanced.
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Lori J on Jul 19, 2012I would dig it down a bit and establish a 'landing pad' of sorts. Line with landscaping fabric, use a combination of a nice big slate stepping stone surrounded with pea gravel or river rock. The gravel/rock would help with drainage, the slate would be a dry island.Helpful Reply
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Jan C on Jul 19, 2012I agree, do a "foundation" type landing. Find one large piece of flagstone or put a row of blocks across. Dig down, lay sand and set the stone in so it doesn't rock when walked on. The stone will also file your dogs nails - an added bonus!!!! Good luck!Helpful Reply
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Bernice H on Jul 19, 2012Yikes! I love the color of the stairs! Fun!Helpful Reply
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Nichter's Home Services Corp on Jul 19, 2012Bluestone, flagstone, concrete....Helpful Reply
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Sharron W on Jul 19, 2012OK! Love all of those possible solutions! LOLHelpful Reply
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Marianne Radley on Jul 20, 2012I agree with Jan C.!!Helpful Reply
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Becky P on Jul 20, 2012I have a very nice sized flagstone at the bottom of mine. Works great. Did under the fence gate also because grass wouldn't grow there either due to the downspout.Helpful Reply
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Elisabeth R on Jul 21, 2012you could use bricks.Helpful Reply
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Lori J on Jul 21, 2012And if money is tight, you could make it work with cement rubble. We did our garden path that way. My hubby would like to redo it at some point with brick, but personally, I like it as is.Helpful Reply
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Ish L on Jul 22, 2012Guys, I am taking Lori' and Jan's advice... I purchased a slate rock, and now I'm thinking i'm going to buy a few more and perhaps create a path to the gate, like Lori did... Thanks for all the great advice guys!Helpful Reply
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Laura Pettit on Nov 02, 2016I mixed different colors of small rocks with white gravel for contrast and filled in the problem area. I also dug a small drain off to one side to drain off the excess waterHelpful Reply
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