r/landscaping Aug 04 '21

Not sure what to do here - ground is about 4” higher than driveway only on one side, flush on the other. Thinking pavers might look odd at different heights. Open to any ideas

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u/iambetterthabu Aug 04 '21

Maybe line it with river rock ? Other option is to re grade the yard

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u/pn_dubya Aug 04 '21

Yeah I’m thinking river rock would be the easiest but wanted to do some type of paver, that said don’t really want to take on regrading the lawn. Was thinking maybe doing an L shape pavers on one side and flat on the other but might look kinda weird.

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u/joeyismyname-o Aug 05 '21

Regrade that area. May run into roots at top of pic but that requires the least amount of grading. You’ll have to touch up pavers or most any hardscape option. Regrade once and you’re done

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u/kumogire Aug 04 '21

Make a planter border, doesn’t have to be flat, just slightly graded. Plant ground cover and no one really notices. Or an above ground planter - 6-8” height and that would be all you needed.

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u/Bryn79 Aug 04 '21

Interlocking blocks. Build a low level retaining wall.

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u/pn_dubya Aug 04 '21

Ah interesting, didn’t consider that. Good idea

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u/False_Potential_8084 Aug 04 '21

I think you're better off with pavers and stripping the Sod then sloping towards them , either that or my other comment

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u/False_Potential_8084 Aug 04 '21

Could try field stone retaining wall

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u/jibaro1953 Aug 05 '21

I like a cobblestone edge: large cobbles on end.

It helps if they are bedded in mortar in a solid, well drained base, but preparing a solid base, seating each stone securely, and burying at least a third seems to last a number of years before the frost action dislodges them.

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u/pn_dubya Aug 05 '21

cobblestone edge

I like this as well, thanks, looks like my style

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u/jibaro1953 Aug 05 '21

Making sure the fill on the backside, if not mortar, drains well will help the stones stay in place.

You can slope the fill away from the backside of the cobble and feather the Liam up to the cobble.

A rubber mallet is a must have.