Tomorrow I have another appointment with the landscaping contractor and I’m still looking for alternatives for slope stabilization... Mainly, I’m concerned about the area shown in the second picture, where the section next to the neighbor with their garage needs to be supported. On our side, we will be adding about 10-15 cm (4-6 inches) on top, basically raising the level, while the neighbor has dug down from their garage door towards the street.
What is the simplest and most effective way to handle this? So far, onsite contractors have suggested either L-shaped concrete blocks or a wall made of formwork blocks along the neighbor’s driveway and around the corner near the boat. Where the two cars are parked now, we plan to build a double carport in the future.
Something else that comes to mind are planter blocks or gabions filled with gravel?
Appearance is secondary at this point; the main priority is just to secure the area.
The section of the slope along the street will be edged with curbstones, and then planted with a fast-growing ground cover to stabilize the soil.
What is the simplest and most effective way to handle this? So far, onsite contractors have suggested either L-shaped concrete blocks or a wall made of formwork blocks along the neighbor’s driveway and around the corner near the boat. Where the two cars are parked now, we plan to build a double carport in the future.
Something else that comes to mind are planter blocks or gabions filled with gravel?
Appearance is secondary at this point; the main priority is just to secure the area.
The section of the slope along the street will be edged with curbstones, and then planted with a fast-growing ground cover to stabilize the soil.
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hampshire27 Mar 2021 15:17You don’t need to support that; it will hold as it is. Save the cost and just plant some greenery there.
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Nice-Nofret27 Mar 2021 15:28You can:
- do nothing and let it grow wild
- build a concrete wall
and everything in between.
I would plant the slope with shrubs that only need maintenance once a year. This way, you get some greenery and a pleasant view.
- do nothing and let it grow wild
- build a concrete wall
and everything in between.
I would plant the slope with shrubs that only need maintenance once a year. This way, you get some greenery and a pleasant view.
However, I need to edge the paving stones that will be placed on top (about 20 cm (8 inches) more). So, would border stones measuring 6x20x100 cm (2.4x8x39 inches) extending from the neighboring garage towards the street be sufficient to define my paving area? How far do I need to stay from the property boundary, given that the garage is basically on the boundary? In other words, should I stay away from the boundary just enough so that the concrete wedge for securing the border stone stops right at the boundary?
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hampshire27 Mar 2021 15:55That is also not a problem, as long as you do not extend your area all the way to the property boundary. A vegetated slope of 60 degrees is sufficient for stability. With your concrete, you will stay within your property, unless you arrange otherwise with your neighbor.
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