Im a landscaper. We call these french drains.. Dig them all the time. We dig about 3-4ft deep and 2-4" wide depending on the job. We line with soil fabric/ weed barrier and fill with cobble rock. Wrap the fabric around the rock at the top like a burrito then fill with a lil layer on top of that with cobble. It will prolong the life of the catch basin. Over time dirt will slowly fill up the areas between the rocks . it will still work without the fabric though just might not last as long

Good call!

For the steps just dig each one out individually. And place logs. Then use a smaller log attached to them going straight into the hill towards the next log. Then drill a hole and use a sledge hammer to pound one rebar pin into it. These are called deadmans. Even if you just laid logs and packed with rocks/dirt really well they should hold up for awhile. Cut the logs so you have to use a hammer or sledge to wedge them into the sides as you go up. Just some tips!

On second thought just laying the logs will be easiest and pack them in good. Then fill the step area with rock/mulch. Mulch might wash down over time but would still help absorb some moisture. Ideally getting gravel to fill the height of the log for each step with a lil gravel underneath the log as well. I feel like that would be ideal. Its hard getting gravel out there im sure so maybe a mixture of dirt/rocks/and mulch would do!

All of this!

Here code is up to 8 1/2 normally 7 to 7 1/2 I Def agree with ya 12 is a big drop

I was wondering if he had any sheets or material to protect from frost...

This needed up being to true , but fortunately they were not discouraged ✌️

Thank you ✌️

Eugene is where Nike started

Very cool ✌️

I think each side will be different a mixture of natures Concrete logs some glass wine bottles, and possibly some recycled bong necks 👍

@specialkglass that sounds pretty cool. Do the bong necks where the sun shines the best for a nice-looking kaleidoscope style art piece.

Great idea ✌️

Interesting take 👍