I'm in the process of redoing my flower bed and the soil comes up too high on the foundation (only about 2 inches of slack so need an additional 2-4). As part of the project, I'm installing a small gravel footpath (about a foot wide) which will run against the foundation. I've already dug a trench that will give me the additional foundation exposure needed plus allow for about 1.5-2 inches of gravel.
Now my problem is that there's a good slope between the trench and the rest of the garden. Do I basically need to remove the soil from the rest of the bed to ensure it's flat and, assuming this is the case 1) Is there a better way to do it than just using a shovel and 2) any recommendations on getting rid of the excess soil and debris?
I'm new at this so appreciate any advice you might have.
Now my problem is that there's a good slope between the trench and the rest of the garden. Do I basically need to remove the soil from the rest of the bed to ensure it's flat and, assuming this is the case 1) Is there a better way to do it than just using a shovel and 2) any recommendations on getting rid of the excess soil and debris?
I'm new at this so appreciate any advice you might have.
