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ImJustGonnaSitHere01 OP t1_j9pdiyy wrote

Reply to comment by Mysterious-Ad7019 in How to fix my dead side yard ? by ImJustGonnaSitHere01

I’m trying to go no maintenance so definitely considering the pavements option but pavements need gravel base and I’m concerned about the gravel moving towards the neighbors. Will a metal or stone retaining wall be enough?

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femmestem t1_j9q3p4o wrote

You can get interlocking gravel base, which will keep the gravel from migrating. It also helps you get level surface since the sides allow you to visually identify low spots.

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LeKy411 t1_j9puluh wrote

You want to first direct any pooling water away from that area. Even if you do a base and pavers, if a lot of water collects its going to wash away the base and your going to get pavers that will start sinking. As for keeping the pavers retained, a concrete retainer would be best.

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ImJustGonnaSitHere01 OP t1_j9r1zp7 wrote

Would a metal retainer work?

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LeKy411 t1_j9rqxxy wrote

Depends on your climate. In the Midwest we get lots of thaw freeze cycles and that wreaks havoc on pavers if you don’t have a good retaining system. The metal is fine for a bit but then after a few season your pavers start to shift. Concrete works the best if it’s deep enough.

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Mysterious-Ad7019 t1_j9s7eee wrote

https://www.familyhandyman.com/project/this-paver-patio-base-will-save-your-back/

Look at the photo between plastic paver vs traditional base - the point is you don't need gravel!

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Mysterious-Ad7019 t1_j9s7m7x wrote

But as for the edge, you can do anything from metal to wood to bricks standing on edge embedded flush into the ground to keep the edge straight and from moving about.

Really depends on just how "muddy" and quick that ground becomes...

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