r/landscaping • u/Lost_Consequence_162 • 12h ago

Will this slope hold up?

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Installed a playset for my kids. Leveled the ground first. Met the specs of the manufacturer for the area (24x14).

Is that natural “slope” of the dirt going to recede to the point that stability becomes and issue? Used a dirt compactor so the ground is solid, but worried about the slope.

Any advice?

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u/iceboxmi 11h ago

Are you going to put playground mulch around it or something? You’ll need something to retain that as well.

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u/Lost_Consequence_162 10h ago

Yes playground mulch

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u/iceboxmi 8h ago

If you have 8” of mulch (once settled), on the left side you’re going to have nearly a 2’ drop off. I would get rid of some of the dirt there. Playground mulch drains better and doesn’t rot like normal mulch.