ᐅ Outdoor area on a sloped site adjacent to a neighbor – how to frame or border it?
Created on: 22 Jun 2020 10:17
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chewbacca123
Hello everyone,
we are currently working on the landscaping at the back of our house.
Our property is on a slope below the street. It goes quite steeply down to the neighbor’s property, and we’re a bit unsure about what to do with the edge at the top. The soil is quite firm clay, so sliding is probably not a concern. We also plan to plant ground cover on the slope itself.
Now the question is, what can we do at the edge overlooking the neighbor’s property? We want to plant a few trees there, but what would you suggest?
A wall? A fence? Metal sheets? Edging stones? Just leave it as is and let the grass grow?
We also have a child, so there is naturally some risk of falling.
Thanks in advance, pictures attached.
Best regards
we are currently working on the landscaping at the back of our house.
Our property is on a slope below the street. It goes quite steeply down to the neighbor’s property, and we’re a bit unsure about what to do with the edge at the top. The soil is quite firm clay, so sliding is probably not a concern. We also plan to plant ground cover on the slope itself.
Now the question is, what can we do at the edge overlooking the neighbor’s property? We want to plant a few trees there, but what would you suggest?
A wall? A fence? Metal sheets? Edging stones? Just leave it as is and let the grass grow?
We also have a child, so there is naturally some risk of falling.
Thanks in advance, pictures attached.
Best regards
chewbacca12323 Jun 2020 07:26We have already stabilized the slope using curbstones, as shown in the picture.
Now it’s about the top of the hill. What would be the best solution there—just greenery? A wall? A fence? It’s also annoying if Junior’s ball keeps rolling down. What would you do?
Now it’s about the top of the hill. What would be the best solution there—just greenery? A wall? A fence? It’s also annoying if Junior’s ball keeps rolling down. What would you do?
chewbacca12323 Jun 2020 08:21Hello again,
I took three more pictures from the balcony.
What would you do with the edges facing the playground? There is supposed to be a garden shed at the corner. To the left of that will be a barbecue area, followed by my planting bed.
We are still unsure about the neighbor’s wooden house, maybe a wall would be better?
Difficult decision.
I took three more pictures from the balcony.
What would you do with the edges facing the playground? There is supposed to be a garden shed at the corner. To the left of that will be a barbecue area, followed by my planting bed.
We are still unsure about the neighbor’s wooden house, maybe a wall would be better?
Difficult decision.
Tina mit K23 Jun 2020 08:23How about a raised garden bed? Something along the edge. It doesn’t need to be very high, just enough to create a boundary and possibly provide some wind protection.
chewbacca12323 Jun 2020 08:41Tina mit K schrieb:
How about a raised bed? I mean something for the edge. It doesn’t have to be very tall, just enough to create a boundary and possibly provide some wind protection as well. Actually, that’s a good idea.
I’m planning to plant 2-3 trees there, with raised beds in between. I’ll give that some thought.
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hampshire23 Jun 2020 08:50I agree with @haydee: Ground cover plants are wonderful. You could also grow berry bushes, although it will take some time for the gaps to fill in. If the soil is suitable, azaleas and rhododendrons are also a very nice alternative – you just need a bit of patience until the area is fully covered.
Fence or not – because of the hunting dog, we would need one, but for our children, we wouldn’t have needed one.
Fence or not – because of the hunting dog, we would need one, but for our children, we wouldn’t have needed one.
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