I need a 'step down' from my pond to the lawn.
What you see as the bottom of the photo is the place where I have to jump to get to the lawn
From there it's about a 6 inch drop and steep.
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Lori J on May 30, 2013I can really identify with this. We have a step into our garage that is just too darned high. I had asked repeatedly that my husband help me address this problem, but he was unconvinced until I took a fall. What turned out to just the right solution were cement block capstones that are about four inches or so high and around 11 inches deep. Just what I needed to feel safe and no more falls.Helpful Reply
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Linda Dann on May 30, 2013Do you have a photo of these- I cannot quite picture them!Helpful Reply
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Lori J on May 30, 2013This is exactly the stone we used. We had three leftover from a huge landscaping project. http://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/landscaping-materials/retaining-wall-materials/xl-18-1-4w-x-13d-retaining-wall-cap/p-1965692-c-5787.htmHelpful Reply
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Lori J on May 30, 2013Keep in mind, we already had a massive concrete 'step'--homemade by some previous owner, but with a huge single step down into the garage, so this just split (more life one/quartered) the difference, but I like the depth. Half the dept would have felt awkward.Helpful Reply
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Rocky Mountain WaterScape on May 31, 2013I would suggest getting rid of the small wobbly stones and put a larger flat rock in that would be sturdier and act as a stair step, maybe even an slanted rock. These small stones look unstable and dangerous. Larger rocks and fewer of them will improve the look of your feature, also. Will appear more natural and less human stacked. Adding some marginal plants will also add softness and beauty to the margin.Helpful Reply
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Aquascape Inc. on May 31, 2013I like Rocky Mountain Waterscape's solution. Larger rocks and a flat one that can act as a stepping stone.Helpful Reply
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Lori J on May 31, 2013I like the big stone, but don't slant them. They can be slippery when wet and the poster is concerned about her balance/stability.Helpful Reply
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Linda Dann on Jun 01, 2013Thanks so much for the advice!Helpful Reply
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Linda Dann on Jun 03, 2013Great- now I will have to figure out how to manage getting these rocks- new and old in place- but I get the concept and it sounds like the answer.Helpful Reply
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