My wife and I are in the home stretch of a retaining wall project (previous details here). We started this project to give us some outdoor space, and correct grade issues that were pooling water against our foundation
This is what it looks like today. We've got two 12" catch basins installed in the sunken patio area at intentional low points. These drain to daylight via 4" SCH40 PVC.
We would eventually like to do stamped concrete or flagstone in the patio area, but we can't afford it currently. We are hoping to find a good option for ground cover that allows us to walk around and use the area for a year or two before we upgrade to hardscaping.
Keeping the drainage working and functional is goal one here, since that is the whole reason we started the project. It's about 800 square feet. I was thinking a 1-2" layer of mulch would be sufficient, requiring about 5 yards (~$150). I could also contact a local tree company and go with free wood chippings. Gravel is another option, but seems like a royal pain.
Any suggestions?
This is what it looks like today. We've got two 12" catch basins installed in the sunken patio area at intentional low points. These drain to daylight via 4" SCH40 PVC.
We would eventually like to do stamped concrete or flagstone in the patio area, but we can't afford it currently. We are hoping to find a good option for ground cover that allows us to walk around and use the area for a year or two before we upgrade to hardscaping.
Keeping the drainage working and functional is goal one here, since that is the whole reason we started the project. It's about 800 square feet. I was thinking a 1-2" layer of mulch would be sufficient, requiring about 5 yards (~$150). I could also contact a local tree company and go with free wood chippings. Gravel is another option, but seems like a royal pain.
Any suggestions?