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    Jul 19, 2012, 07:19 PM
    When filling a yard with dirt do I need a retaining wall
    Buying a house the land is on a slope and thy say they can level it will the land slide ever
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    Jul 19, 2012, 07:36 PM
    It could depending on the slope angle. Dirt has an angle of repose. Do you know what the grade percent is? Grass or ground cover would help. If a steep slope use Shore Juniper.
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    Jul 20, 2012, 06:08 AM
    U want the 10feet closest to house pitched away slightly for rain drainage.

    Chuck
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