ᐅ How do I create a slope like this, and what is the best way to compact it?
Created on: 4 May 2018 08:33
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Evolith
Hello,
maybe some of you still remember our 42m (138 feet) long slope, which we initially wanted to stabilize with something solid at a 90° angle. Since all those solutions would exceed our budget, we decided to do it the natural way and create a slope that will be planted with groundcover bushes. We will be receiving soil in the next few days to shape the slope (there is still quite a bit of soil missing to reach the border).
Now the question: Do I need to compact the soil specifically? Can I do this with a wheelbarrow, shovel, and manual tamping, or does it have to be done with an excavator?
Then a slope stabilizing net or mat will be laid on top to prevent soil erosion. Do you have any tips on what works well and is affordable?
maybe some of you still remember our 42m (138 feet) long slope, which we initially wanted to stabilize with something solid at a 90° angle. Since all those solutions would exceed our budget, we decided to do it the natural way and create a slope that will be planted with groundcover bushes. We will be receiving soil in the next few days to shape the slope (there is still quite a bit of soil missing to reach the border).
Now the question: Do I need to compact the soil specifically? Can I do this with a wheelbarrow, shovel, and manual tamping, or does it have to be done with an excavator?
Then a slope stabilizing net or mat will be laid on top to prevent soil erosion. Do you have any tips on what works well and is affordable?
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HilfeHilfe4 May 2018 12:38Retaining wall construction and backfilling not an option?
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HilfeHilfe4 May 2018 22:36Evolith schrieb:
Way too expensive for 42 meters length and 1.2 meters height 30 meters length and 1.2 meters height and 2,500€ material cost
HilfeHilfe schrieb:
30 meters (98 feet) long and 1.2 meters (4 feet) high with material costs of €2500If it were just the materials. We have received quotes, and none were under €8000.We also considered Nordlys planting rings. However, our soil is quite marshy below the slope. We will need to use a lot of gravel to create a stable foundation. Unfortunately, that pushes the cost above €5000. And we can’t do it ourselves. My dad has back problems (herniated discs), and I’m not allowed to do heavy lifting for the next few months.
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