How Do You Build Steps In The Garden Without Concrete?
There are many ways to build steps in your landscape that can enhance the beauty of your garden. Casting concrete stairs is only one solution. Here are some more artistic ways to build stairs in your garden. All steps should be carefully seated so they are safe. This means you will want to support them with a solid base and use a level to make sure the surfaces are easy to step on. Build your steps with materials that can handle your climate. Wood is vulnerable to rot and termites so you might want to use treated wood where the chemicals are not likely to seep into edible gardens. Green wood and railroad ties would be examples. If you opt for a more organic approach, try cedar or redwood as the toughest woods. Or you can oil, stain, varnish or paint your wood for effect and/or longevity. Cut your steps out of the hill and level the tops. Set your wood in the front of the cut-soil step. The gaps behind the wood should be filled with gravel for drainage so wet doesn’t back up against the
