How to Landscape a steep slope without Retaining walls

Retaining walls are not always the answer. On this job they weren't in the budget. We saved the porch, and created a backyard for 1/2 the cost by focusing on grading and other design ideas.
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[tkleinosky]

Wow, thank you for this.

I have been bouncing thru multiple ideas for leveling my yard. As a contractor I’m like oh I’ll build a wall, no problem, well this video gave me the “oh duh” moment and I realize I can just slope the entire yard and keep it usable by having a sloped step in lieu of having a 4ft drop mid yard. And for 1/3 of the cost!

[tracydotson]

Stanley, I can never thank you enough for this particular episode. We purchased a 50's era, "Carolina-style" log cabin, in Asheville, that had a rotting, 8-foot high railroad tie retaining wall, within 6 feet of the kitchen end of the house. By default, I figured I had to replace it with a new retaining wall and was reviewing your and others' youtubes on how to do this.
Then I came upon this episode and had an epiphany. We, instead, hired a local landscaping/excavation company to remove the rotting retaining wall, build up a slope from the road below, and also install a low boulder wall at the bottom (their idea, which my wife likes a lot). Not sure if you discuss this, but they also recommended and installed about 12" deep of mulch on the slope, to help absorb runoff; and it has been tested with some torrential rains that generated some significant landslides, in our area.
We couldn't be happier and acquired a large, sunny, planting area (the slope) and a parking area, below, as an extra benefit. Again, thanks ever so much for this episode!

[FromTheHoodTheWoods]

Dude, that’s every kids dream, God bless y’all for letting that little boy play with that excavator. He’s gonna remember that for the rest of his life!

[mrst]

what a awesome way of fixing a muck up, , , , nice job guys, way to go ...for saving the customer alot of money ..we need more people like you in the world

[MagnumVideos]

What a great solution. We are about to buy a new home that built on a slope. It has a stone retaining wall behind pard of it, but below that, it all slopes down into a small creek. Nothing to mow in back yard at all and very little on the side yards. What kind of contractor would I look for to find someone like you that could do a similar job as you did in this video. Very nice result.

[mikecowan]

that's great you let the customers kid help out. we had a pool put in and the guy gave me the key to his excavator and said to load the truck so in the morning he could start rolling out the dirt. I have been fascinated by these since I was born. I started driving backhoes and compactors at age 3 of course I had my dad helping. my neighbors got 2 little boys who I spoil. I always call their daughter and tell her to bring the kids up to play with machines I rent. the 2 of them worked together and actually operated my zero turn without much help.

[joecortez]

I absolutely loved the little kid helping out. I'm sure he'll never forget that experience...

[chrisweaver]

you're an amazing person I truly wish more people was like u now days everyone just wants the money.. this is the first time I've seen or heard of someone helping fix a problem with the less expensive way.. you are a great person God bless you!!

[bettyboop]

I'm currently going through hell because of a timber retaining wall that is failing. I don't know who or when the wall was put in, but now I'm trying to deal with it. I'd love to have a slope replace the ugly wall, but finding it impossible to find anyone in Louisville, KY who will do that type of work. My land is on the high side of the wall and neighbor is on low side of wall next to driveway. The quotes I've received are insane for a repair of a wall that is 7-8' high and the length gets lower as it gets near house. Wish I could find someone like you that could help a person on a fixed income. The video is very interesting. Thank you

[Ringlawncare]

Perfect Vid Stan! Adding real value with customer feedback, giving their kid a highlight & the options---Perfect!

[jrrvockefeller]

I am a professional landscape installer, and I agree with this video. Options are great.
However, the so called yard will be decreasing in size after every rain. They should of installed more erosion control barriers. Maybe they did without mentioning it. But overall great alternative to a big wall job.

[NightThings]

Looks good for now! In 20 plus years there will be ditches forming where the water has to run down hill unless there is some type of drainage system set up.

[ExtrovertedCenobite]

Good Job, Good for your business and Good for the customer with multiple benefits!

[carlitaearthscapesandconst]

Awesome take on hill grading instead of retaining walls! Mind blown!!🤯 ....❤ it!

[bettyboop]

I am currently working on a failing retaining wall at my Kentucky home. My neighborhood is made of hills, slopes and very little flat land. The pricing is out of sight, I'm going to suggest not doing a retaining wall but landscape steps, thanks to your video. It will be interesting to see what reactions I'm going to get. Thank you

[TheLinkMedic]

Giving the kid that experience was awesome of you guys!

[andersonbardini]

I have a similar situation in my house right now- thanks for sharing

[LouisDilonardo]

but you didn't show how you did it.
was it anything other than packing dirt down?

[toeface]

is there a way to do this on a much smaller scale for a property which cannot be accessed by bobcats because there is a narrow path to the property? only needs to be a 7 meter square circular area that is flat on a steep hill

[SSIS]

Hey fellow Stanna(Australia), Stanno, Stoney meadow haha, you seem like a great man and role model for me. I'm 20 and just started working at a nursery with a little cafe next to it. Great videos and I hope and try to believe I will get to your level. Keep on doing your thing m80. PURE LOVE AND MANY BLESSINGS