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We have finally completed the last major section of our front yard.
As you can see we are on a steep slope which made the job quite tricky. After 5 attempts we finally found a layout that suited the area, easy to maintain (major priority) and has received a thumbs up from our neighbours.
Given the location of our house, it is seen by the whole estate. So glad we are no longer the neighbourhood eyesore ha ha.
We still have to stain the timber steps, finish the bamboo panelling and add some nice features to the exposed brick area but the hardest part is done.
We had originally put the mulch in the front section and planned to turf the middle area but it would be to hard to mow and we’d need another retaining wall. Lucky for us the front area has additional drainage so with the added mulch we’ve had no issues with flooding.
I have attached both before and after pics!
That looks fantastic @Tara86. Congratulations on creating a low maintenance front yard that looks amazing at the same time. It can be a tricky balance to get right.
Great work.
Mitchell
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @zarapriceless. It's terrific to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about this wonderful project.
Let me mention @Tara86, so she is alerted to your question. You might also like to check out this discussion: How to stop mulch from blowing away. Another viable solution would be ground covering plants. Not only will they bind the soil together, assisting in preventing erosion, but they also won't slide to the bottom as mulch could.
Do you have a project on a similarly sloped block in the works? We'd be keen to hear all about it and would encourage you to start a discussion if you need any assistance or would like to share it with the community.
Mitchell
