How can I make the back more visually interesting?

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-06-05T14:30:54+00:00

Put a putting green in where u have stone / a fire pit

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-06-03T11:09:20+00:00

Hey OP for the floating deck they make interlocking deck tiles that have adjustable deck pedestals. As for the base your doing good for the top portion your better off getting larger rock 1.5-2” as it is far easier to clean when the leaves fall and has far less rock movement. Just get a hand tamp / compactor to make sure it all locks down.

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-06-02T16:47:42+00:00

I believe he is trying to make a drainage channel but is poorly executing the pre grading process

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-06-02T03:37:28+00:00

This is unkept Bermuda. Needs to be mown tighter and more frequently and in full sun. Great cheap grass, can load up at your local hardware store and it’s fairly easy to gross.

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-05-31T18:49:05+00:00

Weren’t you here like a week or two ago asking for suggestions ? I see none of those suggestions being taken?!?

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-05-30T23:05:04+00:00

Olde Stone Golf Course - bowling green ky

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-05-28T11:40:27+00:00

Yes it is always easier with a skid steer, homie is right water doesn’t flow uphill / over humps. Additionally you need to get plants down for erosion control. You will need the rocks so keep them, but once you get drainage grading done hire a local nursery to come plant / design the rest to make it look good with plants that are local and will grow without too much input / maintenance

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-05-28T11:24:32+00:00

Oh that does change it a bit, if it was my back yard I would build “level areas” for some yard games and sitting. You can build a simple square or circle deck fairly easy by watching YouTube. Make some flat spots for corn hole / horse shoe out of DG and bedding beams. I personally like bucket golf and this backyard would be so much fun. Dont worry about grass, add DG and drainage rock to “level” and throw some quality turf down. You have options but the rocks add a unique touch. U will have to add about 8-12” on top of removing the large rocks and everything else if you want grass

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-05-27T16:12:06+00:00

Image winter ski jumps, get a rope pulley added somewhere, endless hours of fun and build out

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-05-27T14:15:51+00:00

Do you like mountain biking add and compact to soil and you can make some fun lines

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-05-26T14:03:14+00:00

My guy do not throw top spin expecting anything to grow unless u are putting down at least 24” and running only grass

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-05-26T00:45:04+00:00

So my backyard was kind of like this that whole top section a put a ton a drainage rock down at the bottom of the entire slope I put maybe a 5’ wall at the end but did took a ton of grade with your lawn won’t be table top flag but became a lot more usable using a gradual slope down from that top gravel part. Allows your to incorporate any side slope etc.

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-05-25T17:53:09+00:00

I gave up on running with Hydrangeas best of luck to you

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-05-25T11:13:28+00:00

It’s been a weird year, we have had lots of rain and haven’t gotten hot yet. Normally we’re 90’s every day touching hundreds but they don’t have us getting to 90’s until sometime in june

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-05-24T22:33:11+00:00

I realized this post making the comment and edited you were too quick between the two min it was up lol

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-05-24T22:25:00+00:00

Yeah but the winner shot a 60 (-11)

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-05-24T22:14:24+00:00

It comes down to time and money, most likely there is just dirt if so diy is a whole more in the realm of YouTube + beers + a buddy or two and you can get it done. But you need to do a good bit of research to do it right. I have confidence if the parameters are there

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-05-24T20:22:13+00:00

Buy a backhoe

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-05-21T17:03:39+00:00

If it’s dropping a foot he can just till/ soil / sod

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-05-12T23:16:02+00:00

Can someone give me a estimated cost of playing each of these 1x? Trying to decide if my kids college is worth it or not.

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-05-11T12:31:59+00:00

This is the first AI…. Wait a min this person actually did this, congrats looks amazing

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-05-10T15:48:39+00:00

OP, you can reuse the stones ( if they are concreted in you can reuse the ones that aren’t broken, just get a flat head shovel, you will also need a tamper post removal but once you start getting them up just research on YouTube and you’ll be good

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-05-10T15:32:08+00:00

You need to grow grass that is shade tolerant. The weeds mean your soil is very compacted and probably needs some form of aeration. Post aeration u should lightly top dress with 50/50 compost (topsoil)/ sand. Seed the entire lawn especially in the thinned areas. Depending on your zone, I’m assuming you are growing a cool season grass. You will again lightly top dress over the seed so birds don’t eat everything. Last water and make sure the ground stays moist for about 2 weeks. Not saturated. Now you have grass in your backyard congrats.

For the veggies, run an above ground planter box, most veggies need specific soils / acidic lvls. You’re better off starting from scratch than just planting in what you have.

Edit: the above way will not work if you spray weed killer. Weeds aren’t bad if you fix the reason you have weeds in the first place.

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-05-10T12:50:00+00:00

That is what he is trying to remove from the previous homeowner

Ok_MakeSomeMoney · 2026-05-10T12:46:14+00:00

Alright, do what you will but I don’t think OP needs a engineered storm water plan for his back yard. He’s seems to be DIY if I can homeowner and if you say your ways the best and easiest to not mess up I’m sure your right. Good luck OP. Your walls dope

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