[TheForge] A few questions... opinions solicited

[Andrew Vida]

OK thanks.

Dan Brewer wrote:
> Look on the web on how to terrace.  You cut the hill back to 1/2 of want
> your the terrace to be.  You use the material from the cut for the front
> part of the terrace.  So you build the first retaining wall to the level you
> want.  Mark on the hill where you want the root of the terrace to be, cut
> the hill to the mark.  Use the loose material for fill.  If you start from
> the top of the hill gravity does most of your work.  Mother earth news had a
> series of articles on the subject.  
> All of your questions of how tall how wide depend on your soil structure.
> You might need to employ a soil engineer to get an answer.
> 
> Dan in Auburn