Brainstorming Ideas We live in the very center of a cul-de-sac, the tightest curve for our mail box. Looking for ideas to help reduce the mail/trash from driving through our yard (and the occasional snow plow that scrapes through the same area). Yellow line indicates our property line. Any ideas other than just setting huge boulders out front? Originally by u/wild_trek on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/2336upyb

Any tips and tricks? Our entire backyard is gravel. It used to have an above ground pool years and several home owners ago. It was never transformed to grass and was left gravel. I think the previous homeowner cared enough to keep it weed free lol because it didn't look like this when we bought it. But besides for spraying weeds with chemicals. How can I keep this looking better than it currently does. Am I stuck on my hands and knees pulling every weed out by hand or is there a better way to keep this crap from growing?I really want the gravel gone but that's not in the budget 🤦🏻‍♀️ Originally by u/Organic_Pop_6226 on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/2c2p3pko

Minimum base layer thickness on compacted fill dirt for paver installation ? Retaining wall installed last year to level ground around pool. Fill dirt well compacted. No issues with water drainage or erosion from very heavy rain showers this past year. For this type of base, what is minimum base layer and thickness recommended Need to know roughly how much to lower the fill. Thanks Originally by u/sua_sponte_75 on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/2avka5md

Backyard with 35 degree slope. Any options? We live in Los Angeles county. Our backyard is relatively large (for LA), but the vast majority of it is on a downward slope. The slope is about 35 degrees. Is there any way to make this space more usable? We know whatever we do it'll be expensive. We're just trying to understand what is technically feasible and allowed by the county and things maybe we have considered as an option, before worrying about costs. We also know we have to replace the deck at some point, as it wasn't built great and will eventually fail. A few things we've thought about, but don't know if it would actually make the space more usable: * Tiers with retaining walls (may not work, given how steep the slope is) * Extending the deck. It can only jet outward another 5 feet before it becomes 15 feet passed the setback (which is the limit in LA) * A retaining wall at the bottom to make the bottom space flat. Not great since requires going down the steps to get to usable area. * Some combination of multiple things? Thanks! Originally by u/Creativecat01 on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/28xfmnay

Can I mulch around my saplings w/ clippings? I ran out of budget for mulch. Today, as I was trimming back some of the low-hanging branches on my mature ash trees, it occurred to me that this might suffice as cover. Will this work? Will it kinda work as long as I \_\_? (I don't have access to a chipper/shredder as I'm sure that would be more ideal.) Originally by u/for_ev_er on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/2xqll8y2

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Sprinkler head placed at base of stairs New irrigation system installed and one of the heads is in the corner next to the stairs. I get the idea of having it in the corner for coverage, but I’m feel like that’s a prime spot to get kicked over the years. I’m thinking a pair a few feet out on either side would be a safer option. Any other suggestions? Topsoil still hasn’t been delivered. Originally by u/1point82 on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/2xzoqmh4

An ideas? I can't get grass to grow around this tree. I dont mind covering it up with somthing if I had any idea what to do. Originally by u/FATB0YPAUL on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/2bvr8h2f

Anyone know how to get rid of these marks Have messed up and stacked the smaller tiles on the bigger ones and they have left marks which have not come off with water or mildly soapy water. Anybody know how to get rid so I can seal before it rains? Should I use vinegar? Originally by u/littlejalepino on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/29xevzmh

What’s something I could do with this walkway? Originally by u/Pure-Opposite9278 on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/265uctzb

What to do with a hot tub in a back yard with a slope? Hi all! We are currently under construction for a new build home. We have a small yard with a slope in the back where the builder has planted trees. Although it’s a small yard, we have always wanted to have a hot tub and a space for a fire pit, but want to preserve some of the flat part of our yard because we have young children. Is there a way to utilize the sloped space with stairs and a hot tub on a deck or platform? Would it be better to just use a concrete pad in the flat part of the yard? Would there be a way to build stairs up and put a hot tub area to the right and a platform to the left for a fire pit or seating? Or is a retaining wall better? We aren’t versed in this area, so we aren’t really sure what would be possible. We’re in NC with clay soil. Any thoughts are appreciated! TIA! The photo shows the rough edge of our property. We plan to put a wooden privacy fence around our yard first. This photo is of the back right side of our property. Originally by u/cozygardencat on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/24rgdgx3

How to trim this hedge? Recently moved from a condo to a house. We have a hedge that was growing outward… trimmed around it but that’s it. We have no idea how to maintain it as we’ve always lived in a condo. Wondering if there’s any way to shape it nicely at this point… Any tips how to start? Resources/articles/videos? Originally by u/GodSaveThePH on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/268slgam