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 09:23This is a public playground.
The idea was to lower the wall to the neighbor’s property to prevent balls from constantly rolling down. But of course, this will only work for a few years.
The idea was to lower the wall to the neighbor’s property to prevent balls from constantly rolling down. But of course, this will only work for a few years.
Honestly, I wouldn’t build a wall right on the edge. It’s purely a gut feeling. The wall exerts pressure, edges are usually less well compacted, and it doesn’t really hold if anything shifts. Roots keep the soil in place where it should be.
I would install a fence with a gate around the public playground.
I would install a fence with a gate around the public playground.
chewbacca12323 Jun 2020 18:51I think something like that is really the best option, you’re right.
I don’t like the idea of a wall right on the edge either. I’d much rather have everything greened and create a natural boundary with hedges or trees. We also really like the neighbors downstairs, and having a wall there would feel like a kind of "separation," in my opinion.
Having a fence on the side facing the playground is a good idea.
I don’t like the idea of a wall right on the edge either. I’d much rather have everything greened and create a natural boundary with hedges or trees. We also really like the neighbors downstairs, and having a wall there would feel like a kind of "separation," in my opinion.
Having a fence on the side facing the playground is a good idea.
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DerGuteTon23 Jun 2020 21:43I am currently facing a similar planning challenge, although not quite as steep. Maybe this fits in well here.
We are currently in the construction phase, and due to the backflow level, our house was built slightly higher. During the earthworks, our site was raised somewhat, and after completing the house, it might also be considered to add some fill here and there to even out the hilly terrain. We’ll see. Now we are situated above the neighbor.
As it stands now, a small slope has formed towards the neighbor’s garage and property. Without measuring, I estimate about 60 cm (24 inches). I’m not very interested in complex, costly retaining wall constructions. Also because this issue runs more or less intensively for about 20 m (65 feet).
Do you have any ideas? I was thinking about planting ground covers like star moss or bear’s foot grass if that would be enough for stabilization. I have no experience with whether that would be sufficient.
We are currently in the construction phase, and due to the backflow level, our house was built slightly higher. During the earthworks, our site was raised somewhat, and after completing the house, it might also be considered to add some fill here and there to even out the hilly terrain. We’ll see. Now we are situated above the neighbor.
As it stands now, a small slope has formed towards the neighbor’s garage and property. Without measuring, I estimate about 60 cm (24 inches). I’m not very interested in complex, costly retaining wall constructions. Also because this issue runs more or less intensively for about 20 m (65 feet).
Do you have any ideas? I was thinking about planting ground covers like star moss or bear’s foot grass if that would be enough for stabilization. I have no experience with whether that would be sufficient.
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