Landscaping on a Hill Without Installing a Retaining Wall: Hillside Terracing a Sloped Landscape
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Landscaping on a Hill Without Installing a Retaining Wall! Hillside Terracing a Sloped Landscape with Dirt Locker® - How to terrace a steep curved, eroding slope that will not sustain plants.
See how you can landscape and terrace a steep slope on a curved corner lot using the Dirt Locker® hillside terracing system.
You will see how the homeowners of this problem lot do a side-by-side comparison between the Dirt Locker® System and the Retaining wall that they built themselves.
The homeowners give a testimonial of how much cheaper and better looking the Dirt Lockers® are compared to their retaining wall. They also say that the Dirt Locker® Systems allows them to access their garden much easier than a retaining wall.
You, too can transform your problem hillside into a beautiful hillside garden that will sustain any type of plant, flower, fruit, or vegetable without the huge expense of hardscaping and retaining walls.
The Dirt Locker® system stops hillside soil, nutrient, and water erosion. You can also build a hillside stepping system into the Dirt Locker® network.
Dirt Locker® is a sloped landscaping solution for hillside front yards and backyards that experience erosion and irrigation issues. We're on a mission to solve your sloped yard's engineering issues with our simple product! The Dirt Locker® gets your garden dirt locked and ready to load with fresh fruits, vegetables, and plantings in a matter of hours. Learn more about how Dirt Locker® offers hillside transformations from a variety of steepness levels on our FAQ page (link above). If you have any questions, please contact us at info@DirtLocker.com and we will be happy to return your email within 2 business days. Thank you for supporting Dirt Locker®!
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The home owners did a really great job of explaining and marketing the comparison between the Dirt Locker vs their traditional retaining wall. Awesome video
Thank you! They knocked it out of the park with this project!😊
"I think a little bit of my soul is in that wall" Part of me is laughing and crying at the same time. It always looks so easy when professionals do but,.doing it yourself is totally a different story.
Our product is DIY, and these homeowners are not professional landscapers. If you have a bigger project on your hands, you can scout out a contractor/landscaper to install it for you!
@@dirtlocker great to discover your product and company!
"It Looked Really Easy On UA-cam" said nearly every DIYer.
the homeowners did such a great job with explanation!! thank you i really understood the product very well from your descriptions
Made for homeowners! Glad it was helpful.
I love the idea that the dirt locker gives. I will try it in New York as well.
Great Job! It looks amazing 👏😍
Glad and thankful both that you have provided this video for us. My home is in Indiana. Because of our inclement weather here, we experience quite a bit of shifting sloped areas. Lots of rain, lots of ice and snow is severely hard on some of our properties here.
Im very impressed with this as an idea for a corner of my front lawn that slopes down to my driveway.
The first issue is that my main natural gas line and water line both are buried underneath that areas dirt.
Have to be very careful with even hand digging. So im thinking this is a great idea for my sloped corner
Thank you
Holy shit that looks awesome....and fits SO much plant material!
The more you plants the more stable the hill becomes over time!
Great video,and a great product as well,congrats it will look amazing when in bloom,thanks !
Thank you Adela, we love to see hillsides transform into flourishing gardens. If you purchase and install, we would love to see your install in bloom :)
Sounds like a lot of time went in to the retaining wall but I wanted to say it looks great. You should be proud of yourself! Nice job
Thank you for your support!
I absolutely love this can't wait to calculate and order. We have a very steep hill where our house was built. It is eroding and even gravel is washing away. Got to save our investment. I particularly like how you can step on them and walk up for maintenance.
Hoping you have a blast setting up your Dirt Lockers®!😊
Really difficult to install and hard to work with. Also, quite expensive for plastic
I was just looking into building retaining walls. This just seems so much easier and I kinda need all the pieces to my soul.
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Our system is a great alternative to a retaining wall as it is much cheaper and easier to install. Your soul will enjoy it ;)
WOW - brilliant idea👌👌👏👏👍👍
Thank you! Glad you like it!
The retaining wall looks great, imo. I do like the dirt locker concept. Lot more flexibility and time saver.
They can be used in conjunction with a retaining wall or as an alternative. Hillside homeowners have more options now!
Wow, really good idea! Awsome. 유익한 아이디어 고마워요!
Thank you
The wall looks beautiful. The block one.
Block walls are a great addition to sloped yards. We especially love the way this homeowner incorporated plants through out their block wall.
Mahalo I sure could use this!
Superb.. very beautiful
Thank you very much
Really pretty! Great potential!
Thanks Lynetta. So much potential your'e right, as you can design a stepping path and create your dream garden all while controlling erosion!
Retaining walls if not engineered and installed correctly is an expensive problem to happen. I have a bunch of them on my property and thankfully have had no problems in more than 20 years.
With that said, this solution looks a lot less expensive in the short and long term.
Q*bert would be proud!
Wow, very cool!
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice!
Thanks!
Amazing
Thank you! Cheers!
I love his exasperation when he said "I think a bit of my soul is in this wall"
We're here to help make sure nobody else loses their soul on their next landscaping project!👍🏻🤠👍🏻
Hello mark, another impressive video. Can't wait to see your products to go moon. I have sent you an email in regards to possibly work with you moving forward. Hope to speak to you soon
Retaining walls typically fail if not done right. The dirt locker design and implementation seems solid.
This is true as retaining walls are only as strong as the first day they are installed, and unfortunately get weaker over time. The Dirt Lockers gets stronger over time because of the roots structure from the plantings. The good news, is that our system can work in conjunction with retaining walls as an option :)
Interesting that it works without being locked behind it. There's no deadman effect like when you build a retaining wall. I guess it's not holding the same force though. Probably works best in clay soil.
Dirt Lockers work with all types of soil including clay, rocky, or sandy. Metal rebar hooks anchor the Dirt Lockers down initially, creating a level surface for your plants to grow. It is the then roots that stabilize the hillside. Retaining walls can get weaker over time where as the Dirt Locker system gets stronger over time (more plants the better).
I purchased and used these and my slope. I will be removing them and building an actual retaining wall. I went above and beyond with the use of rebar stakes to ensure I wouldn’t have any issues. Unfortunately the dirt locker system did not hold up and the pieces have been breaking allowing the soil to shift. I would caution users who proceed with this option. Maybe my setup was incorrect. Maybe the sun took a toll on the plastic. Maybe the plastic is too thin and couldn’t hold the weight of the soil (even more so when wet).
@darrenweavers2492 We don't have an order in our records by the name Darren Weavers or an email of the sort, as the first thing we would like to do is look into this order for you to provide assistance.
Hi Mark! Like Story, I have also watched all your videos. My husband and I were just talking yesterday about installing the Dirt Locker on our property here in Oregon. We have a hillside that is similar in size however it curves in the opposite direction. Have you ever installed in that shape?
Hello Lynda, so the curve is on the inside instead of the outside like this one correct??
@@dirtlocker correct
@@Lynda5876 we have not done that yet. My thoughts are that the process at the inside turn would be similar (custom, row by row) but that the curve inside would be less than the curve on the outside, so fewer DirtLockers would be impacted.
@@dirtlocker I think a filming in Oregon would be great for your channel. This time of year is beautiful in Oregon! 😎
I'm a professional and it's always easy when people watch my work. But when it comes to doing it yourself it's a totally different story for sure. hard work does pay off.
Hard work does pay off! This can be done as a DIY project for homeowners, or by way of professional contractors/landscapers.
The retaining walls need some drain holes.
can you use this around existing shrubs . I have a steeper slope than the one in your video with creeping junipers spaced around 5 feet that we planted a few years ago and mulch that is hard to keep in place . Looks like it may be a solution . Just dont want to ripp out shrubs
Yes, you can use this around existing shrubs - it's a great way to ensure they get more nutrients locked in!
Which size locker is shown in the video? Also, any chance you could give an approximate overall cost range for a job shown? (Dirt Lockers, and the consulting/install labor?) Thanks!
These are the large size, made for steeper hills. Check back soon at www.dirtlocker.com as our future estimator tool will not only provide product quantity but price as well.
Does the dirt locker have an application that works in colder climates? The ground moves with freezing and thawing.
Thank you Jon for your questions. Check out this FAQ from our website regarding this topic:
HOW DOES THE DIRT LOCKER® FAIR IN HARSH WINTERS AND EXTREME SUMMERS?
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We stand by our product in the harshest winters (-58F/-50C) and hottest summers (+160F/+60C). The Dirt Locker® is made from 100% recycled High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) so the material is very durable and will not crack due to the elements.
Go to dirtlocker.com/pages/faqs to see weather chart.
I would love to use this for my steep back slope, where I was considering a retaining wall, but I just don't know how long this will last.
Technically, the Dirt Locker system will last forever as it is made from 100% recycled HDPE plastic which does not biodegrade. You can find more about this on our FAQ page on our website! www.dirtlocker.com/faq
Longer than a retaining wall, and in my city if you terrace you can just do it. If you do a retaining wall you need an engineer.
@@graphicallydeb9897 you only need a permit for retaining walls over 4 feet high in my city. As for how long it lasts, there is no way to say these will last longer than retaining walls, as they haven't been around long enough to prove durability. Guarantee stone will outlast these plastic things in hot prairie sun over decades of exposure. We have retaining walls that were built over 100 years ago with no repairs and Ive personally built terraced retaining walls with my dad that are 50 years old and still look like the day we built them. With a product like this there is NO way you can honestly say it will outlast a properly built retaining wall because the product hasnt been around nearly long enough to prove that. ALL you can honestly claim about a product this relatively young is that its easier to install. I always use things like TREX synthetic decking as an example. They came out 2 decades ago or so and had a 50 year guarantee. Well, lo and behold, the harsh midwest Kansas summer sun and winters caused that stuff to break down in 20 years or so and now they've amended their "guarantees".
@@dirtlocker This is not a wholly honest or informative answer. Something that does not biodegrade says absolutely NOTHING of it's age/degradation due to heat/cold/UV/elements over time. It only speaks to whether bacteria/bugs/etc will degrade it. ALL products like this, INCLUDING HDPE are absolutely vulnerable to temperature cycle and UV degradation over time. Now, you can say you guys have built some UV *resistance* into it, but that in no way means it will last FOREVER, "technically" or otherwise, as no one has been able to build HDPE or other plastic that is absolutely invulnerable to elemental degradation. Surely you aren't claiming you guys have invented the worlds first material like this??? I always use things like TREX synthetic decking as an example. They came out 2 decades ago or so and had a 50 year guarantee. Well, lo and behold, the harsh midwest Kansas summer sun and winters caused that stuff to break down in 20 years or so and now they've amended their "guarantees".
Hi, is this product available in Jacksonville, Fl or can this be a DIY project?
Yes we ship direct to all customers, and product is designed for DIY, estimate that 80% of projects are DIY.
We have clay type soil a steep hill with bulging and it's a reverse corner would this work for our situation?
Dirt Lockers® work on slopes up to 45°, with many types of soil including clay. Our installation page shows different configurations you can make based on your slope type.
dirtlocker.com/pages/installation
I would like to see some examples of a matured or established setup. Maybe after a season or a year.
Hello Stephen, go to DirtLocker com
I’d like to see after a decade
@@theaveragegamer879 tell me where to send pics of product in place for more than decade?
No problem, give an address to send pics
Hello Stephen, the main video on website shows the hillside after 2 seasons using the product. The objective is that over time hillside grows in and the DirtLockers become less noticeable while still doing their job of holding water and soil for the plants they support. Like rebar is to concrete, support without being seen.
Hi these look amazing where can I buy these from ? And do you ship overseas ?
dirtlocker.com Yes we ship overseas, what country are we shipping to?
@@dirtlocker do you do shipping to Australia?
Can these be placed on top of landscape fabric or tarp? I'm planning to start a peony garden on a very large hill/slope area that is full of weeds and crabgrass it this durable and holds up well?
The best scenario would be to use biodegradable weed block that way when the plants grow in, they will grow into the slope. The.n use mulch on the DirtLocker terraced cells.
Do you have stockists in Australia? This system would work well here
We currently don't have distribution in Australia, but we do ship internationally!
I think you are too critical of the retaining wall , I think it looks great.
The Dirt Lockers actually work great in conjunction with retaining walls, but even though it looks aesthetically beautiful, the main difference is that a retaining wall will only ever be its strongest upon install. Where as the Dirt Locker system gets stronger from install as the plants grow within the nurturing aid of the system. Not to mention, the cost difference and DIY ability!
How long will it stay put???
As long as you leave it.
What chemicals do these release and get in our water system?
CAN DIRT LOCKER® CAUSE NANOPLASTICS?
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With Dirt Locker®, you don't have to worry about nano plastics or micronanoplastics. Nanoplastics form from moving plastic, like plastic bags or plastic packaging, whereas the Dirt Locker® is installed into the ground and do not move. Even if someone felt compelled to sand down the Dirt Locker®, they are non toxic. HDPE is actually approved for food processing so the cutting board you use to chop veggies, or a chef uses to prepare your a meal at your favorite restaurant is probably prepared on a cutting board with HDPE plastic. So there are a few pros when using 100% recycled HDPE plastic - it's non toxic, does not break down over time, doesn't loose it's strength during the recycling process, and the Dirt Lockers themselves can be can be recycled.
Where do you buy this product from. I'm from New Zealand
You can purchase at www.dirtlocker.com, we ship internationally!
This is great but at $11 per large interlocking peice it's hard to imagine that's it's cheaper than a retaining wall if you're doing it yourself. Am I reading the price wrong?
We keep our prices low so that it’s less than the cost of a 4 ft concrete retaining wall!
@@dirtlocker vs a retaining wall done by the same person by hand or by a professional including concrete, labor and concrete pump rental?
Most retaining wall block are 8. Dollars and up.
Can someone tell me what’s harsh about the cement wall?
I want to see the dirt locker system after a few years.
There is nothing harsh, but it does get weaker over time. A hill stabilized with plant roots get stronger over time. Check out our home page for before and after pics. www.dirtlocker.com
Join our Facebook group for examples from customers as well.
So you put up 80 dirt lockers. How many “J” hooks did you have to use?
When making separate rows, you will need 1 J hook per Dirt Locker plus 1 one the end. A row of 10 is 11 J hooks. Separate rows are needed for curved slopes or extra steep, between 36-45 degrees. 45 is the max!
How steep of a slope can these be used on?
Technically, most slopes (even above 45°) but around 45° slope angle, we suggest utilizing specific instructions which can be found on our FAQ page when our new website launches in a few weeks! Or email info@dirtlocker.com to inquire about these specifics.
The dirt locker website is not coming up as a secure site. Might be cutting into traffic...
We were in the process of changing site providers and were waiting for that to complete along with the security certificate, which both are in place now.
Is this product available in Australia. Can you provide contact details. If not can you ship to Australia
We do not have international distribution, but we do offer shipping. Head to our shipping policy for details at www.dirtlocker.com
It looks good but each one of those is $85 plus tax (for the smaller ones). Looks like about 200 of them. So you're looking at $17,000 to buy it and even more to install. Wouldn't a retaining wall made out of stone rocks be cheaper?
We understand that this is confusing on the website and are correcting this immediately. Please click through and you will see that those prices are for packs of 10, not single pieces. Thank you again for bringing this up so we can correct as soon as possible.
@@dirtlocker Oh I see. It does have the 10, 25, and 100 pack on there . Yes this is very affordable, and much cheaper then a retaining wall!
With heavy rainfall,i think the soils will come out if plants not grown
the Dirt Lockers get staked into the ground with 18-24" rebar hooks so there are not going anywhere! We have customers in Florida who deal with hurricanes every year and their Dirt Lockers are holding up solid :)
Only another 70 feet and 150 dirt lockers to go..
You will be happy to know that you don't need to terrace your entire hillside. Plenty of customers work with a smaller project area on a big slope to fit their budget, and time.
How is CMU a retaining wall? Those don't really look like blocks I'd use for a structural retaining wall.... :(
This dirt locker looks interesting, but ... I just don't think it's long-term without regular and complete maintenance. Course, neither are timber retaining walls.
Hello and thanks for your interest. I would not a retaining wall either if I can avoid it :). The non structural, low maintenance DirtLocker is a better choice in many cases.
Looks cheap compared to retaining walls
Retaining walls are many times required, and serve a completely different function. We also look longer term and our customers are typically looking for a beautiful hillside which DirtLockers will support and then fade into the background as the plants take over.
I lost ALL faith in this product the instant he said "Using a phone app as our level."
The level function on the "measure app" on smartphones is a very reliable and easy way to get your slope angle instantly. If you don't like this method, be sure to keep watching our videos as we clearly show the rise over run method using a 4ft level and a measuring tape to get your slope angle as a ratio.