Front Step Relocation, New Steps, Wall, Curbstone.

StreamlineGT

Lets just start off by saying, I am not a landscaper, nor do I want to be. You guys have a talent that no electrician can match, however, I wanted to try and conquer something myself. Critique as necessary.

Before:



First step of this adventure is to relocate the existing precast stair to the side of the porch. I wanted to get rid of them, as I had the mindset that they were only purchased to get our CO. The wife (boss) on the other hand said we spent $700 bucks on em, and we need to find a place for them.





Ultimately, they will have a paver landing, but this works for now.

Next step was to build new stairs. I dug out 18" of material, and replaced it with 1 1/4" processed.







Next was the front walls. Again, dug out, added processed, installed wall. Kinda boring, I know.

StreamlineGT

I started the second half of the wall today.



I also installed some curb stone planters as well last year.



Cut both ends of the stone to make the radius.



Now all the grass has been removed and plantings and mulch installed, but no picture.

How am I doing so far?

dkillianjr

I'm no lanscaper either, but I'd say it looks pretty good to me


Dave

getthewheelsinl

looks good to me too!!

boman47k

The steps look a lot better and are a better fit in regards to concistancy of the steps. The top is a little shallow, but the steps themselves look good to me. The precast looked a little dangerous before you moved them with the high first step and loose gravel. Not my field either, but I am not sure the top step would be code compliant. Still alot better than the precast that steps were there.

All in all, I like what you are doing.

TDBaird

Looks pretty good man. As far as walls and stairs are concerned, the most important thing is to have a solid base and level first course.

dksturf

Looks great- if you where to add artificial grass to the yard you be maintenance free

jason.

Looks pretty good to me nice work

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