Backyard Sinking Into Ditch: Retaining Wall or Grading?

Solving Yard Erosion Into a Ditch

One-year-old home: back yard edge sinking into ditch, creating 40° slope dangerous for mowing.

Original grade poorly planned; soil reaching angle of repose.
Retaining wall possible but needs deep, sound foundation to avoid failing into ditch.
If drop >3 feet, professional engineering required.
40° slope hazardous when wet—consider re-grading or terracing instead.

Consult a landscape contractor for structural solution. Safety first.

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