Posts Tagged Dirt

12.10.2008

How much do those small landscaping rocks cost and where can I get them?

hellojamie2006 asked: I live in Nevada, and my backyard is unfinished, it’s just desert dirt. I’d like to fill it in with rocks, maybe the pinkish red ones, nothing too nice though. How much do these cost ber bag or per pound, and where can I get them myself?

11.6.2008

Backyard Landscaping Project?

metsfan259 asked: My backyard is about 50 feet by 25 feet. I wanted to rip up all the grass and weeds…mostly weeds, level out the dirt because my backyard is not close to flat, and plant some very attractive flowers and new grass, but I am wondering whether I should shovel out all the dirt [...]

11.3.2008

I am trying to renovate my backyard and I am not sure what to do?

Citysides asked: I live on a big hill and my backyard slopes downward. I would like to level it off. This means that a retaining wall would have to be built around the perimeter and loads and loads of dirt would have to be brought in. I would like my landscaper/mason to [...]

10.4.2008

Landscaping a backyard with a slope?

Jessica asked: My husband and I just bought a new home. Our backyard is level and then it slopes off to a wooded area. The slope is about a 15 foot drop. Is it possible for this to be landscaped? If so, how? I am thinking all we may need is dirt to level it [...]

09.25.2008

Need info on landscape for backyard cheap landscapers in Lansing, MI?

slskenda asked: want to put in a fire pit/patio area in back of garage,also need to get back yard in shape from building a garage last year. Soil needs to be amended along with some maintence work in back of garage and along fence line. Maybe a pondless pond with waterfall. We have very little [...]

09.24.2008

How can I improve my landscaping drainage?

Oatmeal2348 asked: I have a spot in the backyard, next to mypatio, that has been washed bare because water pools there, but doesn’t drain.
I heard that I might be able to cover the area with dirt (and grass seed) to elevate the base. Will this work?