What can I do?
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My yard looks terrible, I can't get grass to grow and I need a walkway to my ramp. Please help.
What can I do?
Why did you put in a ramp? Do you use a cane or walker, or do you use a wheelchair? This is important information for us to know in order to help you.
If you use a cane or walker, a paver walkway would do fine. If, however, you use a wheelchair, you need a smooth walkway. Gravels are useless with a wheelchair, and even a paver walkway may be too rough. Wheelchairs are difficult to move over ruts, bumps and even thresholds. For best, long term usage I recommend you have someone pour a concrete walkway. Whatever you decide on, based on your needs, no one here can tell you what a project will cost or put you in touch with workers.
If you cannot afford the project, look in your phone book for your county social services department. Give them a call and explain your dilemma. They may know of a service organization that can help. I had a friend with multiple sclerosis and such an organization put in a ramp from her driveway to her porch without cost to her. Here is a link to a site that might have useful information: https://www.countyoffice.org/social-services/
The ramp was built for my Mom, she passed away right after it was built and I decided to keep it. Thank you so much for the ideas.
for your walkway, either wooden or cement block will work. with the bare yard, just before the next rain, spread high traffic grass seed that has rye crass mixed n.. I did both at my last home. The value increase more and convenience made it worth it. Also, I painted the cement with a grout color, then used a stencil brick pattern. Even neighbors I did not know stopped by to ask questions. It started a fad in the neighborhood.