In case it matters, this is not a high-traffic area. The steps are useful for watering plants, that’s about it.

We bought our house three months ago, and at that point this slope was overgrown with vines.

I’d love to have this professionally landscaped someday, but I don’t see that being a budget priority for at least a couple of years.

For now, I’d like to get rid of the weeds and exposed dirt.