Looking for ideas to correct erosion in my backyard

Landscaping ideas for the backyard?

Hi all I have recently bought a new home and planning to innovate new ideas for my new home. My first step is to design a patio in my backyard and surrounding it with... See more

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How can I help this space in my yard?

the brown places that are either dirt or pine straw were FULL of weeds, some nearly knee-height. Years ago, before I had two trees cut and some limbs removed on... See more

q this is part of my backyard prior to a yardman scalping it last week

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What’s the cheapest way to to fix the front yard?

I have a big front yard about 2500 square feet. Right now is dirt and has two nice trees, but I would like to do something to make it look better/appealing without... See more

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PLUMBING: Pool Return Valve

Thoughts / Solutions? Pool guy installed a new pump (Hayward SP3400VSP EcoStar VS Variable-Speed Pool Pump Energy Star Certified), and Return Valve. The... See more

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How do I fix an ice hazard in the backyard?

There is a valley between the garage and a mound of rock that creates a skating rink in the winter when the snow melts and re-freezes. This is where I have to walk... See more

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What can I do about an area in my yard that is Sinking Ground?

I have an area in my yard that I am assuming was where a tree was at one time. This area is sinking and I would like to build it up but it keeps sinking no matter... See more

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Rock garden?

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What plants would work to cover the drainage spot from my sump pump?

The water is creating a mud pond in the backyard and it constantly drains. I’ve researched some ideas to use plants but I don’t know where to start. It’s an obvious... See more

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What can I do with a front yard on which no grass will grow?

I have no grass in front yard, completely shaded. I've tried mulch, small pebbles, dogs just use for bathroom and cats.Too expensive for rocks, or stones. Ground... See more

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Trying to grow ivy up a fence - any tips to help move it along??

I was told I didn't need a trellis - that the ivy would just cling to the fence but I'm finding that's not the case. Not yet at least. I've been able to "place" the... See more

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How do I choose low to no plant maintenance?

I have a space behind my kitchen sink i'd like to put a plant that needs no to low light since the kitchen is in the middle of the house. Not next to a window. Also,... See more

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How do I create a dry creek bed in my front yard?

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How do I redo our lawn?

we're having to have a new sewer line put down, they have totally dug up our front yard, destroyed all the grass and most of my plants, they had to go down 20 feet to... See more

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Suggestions for what to plant on this corner of house?

Recently had driveway repacked so old landscaping torn out. What would be a good plant/shrub to put on corner? Planning on putting a couple of planter urns on paved... See more

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How to transport .31 cubic yards of river rocks

I'm in need of .31 cubic yards of river rocks. I found a good price on them, but haven't a truck to carry them in and known no one else that has one. In fact the most... See more

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What is the best rock to use in a sitting garden area?

My sitting area was grated using a tractor blade. As soon as it rains there is going to be mud everywhere. I don’t care for pea gravel. What should I use to make... See more

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Landscaping ideas for hill with poor drainage- I'd love suggestions!

I want to make the side of my house more appealing. The biggest problem here is that when it rains the water washes away mulch, etc. French drains were installed over... See more

q landscaping ideas for hill with poor drainage

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How can i embellish this with color

this is the front of our house....what .....you see when you drive by. how do i embellish it with color? thank you

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Need opinions on outdoor flood lights

I have floodlights on both ends of my house on the back side and they illuminate the side yard and part of the back. One is LED and I love the brightness of it. The... See more

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What kind of grass grows in Texas heat

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What is the easiest and cheapest way to start an organic garden?

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What is best to plant or landscap to prevent dirt erosion on a hill?

I have a hillside off my driveway with dirt erosion,I live in Pa with lots of rain and snow.

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How can I keep water from causing damage to my property?

my neighbors house is higher than mine. Their drain pipes are aimed at my house causing a lot of water just laying next to the house. How can I prevent all this... See more

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I'm tired of my mulch yard and want to go back to grass.

I'd like to seed instead of sod. I'm thinking i need to scrap off any decent mulch to use in garden and plant areas. Should I rototill the soil to give a better base?... See more

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What is a pretty blooming flower that will grow in the shade for front

What is a pretty blooming flower that grows in the shade for front door urns?lynne@jpelkins.com

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Janet Pizaro
on May 16, 2018

where is the erosion?Do you have a sloped yard?

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- Joan Morency
  on May 16, 2018
  
  Yes I do have a slope in the back yard with the downspouts from the house when it rains all that water continue to wash away soil around plants and where grass is sparse into a creek along side the property..really concern
  
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on May 16, 2018

Is regrading the yard an option? Here are some ideas that might help.

https://www.doityourself.com/stry/prevent-erosion-in-your-yard

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/methods-stopping-soil-erosion-sloped-lot-44640.html

https://home.howstuffworks.com/green-living/inexpensive-prevent-erosion.htm

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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
  on May 17, 2018
  
  Wonderful! You are most welcome, happy to be of service. 🌞
  
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Caroline Gerardo
on May 16, 2018

Try seeding with clovers

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Janet Pizaro
on May 16, 2018

you will have to re-direct your downspouts.there is no other option for you.

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- Joan Morency
  on May 17, 2018
  
  Ok, I will be trying that
  
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