AboutMarc Chapelle, ASLA Expertise As a licensed Landscape Architect, I can answer general questions about style and design, ideas and suggestions for site amenities, larger site-planning issues, or recreation and park design.
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Experience Member, American Society of Landscape Architects (ALSA.org); Past clients have been mostly contractors, developers and local civil engineering/architecture firms, plus the occasional homeowner. Currently, I design recreational facilities for the National Park Service (DOI).
I am located in the dry Great Basin area (Greater Nevada/Utah), so the use of landscape materials OTHER than plants is emphasized. As a licensed Landscape Architect on the East and West Coasts, I have been in practice over 20 years.
Organizations ASLA (ASLA.org)
Education/Credentials BSLA in Landscape Architecture, 1989
Many additional seminars, educational venues, and classes (both taught & attended)
Awards and Honors Best Multifamily project, 1993
Best Model Home Landscaping, 1993
Question I'm attempting to create flared steps made out of sod on a short slop in my landscape. {Sort of "Masa Picchue" like}
There will be a Boxwood Hedge on either side .I live in Atlanta GA. [Zone 8]
Could you please advise how to do this? The dimensions are:
run-21'
rise-30"
1st step-6'wide
last step-10'wide
I would very much appreciate the help.
Thank you.
Betsy
Answer Hello, Betsy ~
Here are a few picture links of what I think you are trying to accomplish:
Based on the dimensions you provided, there will be a total of 4 steps, with a rise or 8-1/8" per tread, assuming the first 6' step down is counted in.
So, it is step down 8-1/8" to a 6' wide tread, next step down to the 5' wide tread ,then to the 10' wide tread, then a step at the end, also 8-1/8" down. (A total of 4 vertical transistions, & 3 lateral ones). like so:
start:
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end
You'll have to edge the sod steps with something, like railroad ties, concrete steps, or metal edging (see pictures). I find that just "easing" the sod down between transitions makes for an akward step, even though it may be easier to mow. Tripping down a hill in the dim evening light is no fun!
Edging with boxwood sounds nice - like miniature handrails.
