07-05-2007, 07:01 AM
I'm looking at a property (still looking!) that needs about half of it to be cindered so as to be usable. I've never done this!
I have previously bought a 30 yard truckload of cindersoil for my Hilo yard, but I distributed that by wheelbarrow as needed.
Is there equipment that spreads the cinder? Because I estimate I need 12-18 truckloads ...
To explain why I need to cinder it:
this lot was bulldozed and a smallish house built in front, fifteen years ago. There are no native trees or rock features to preserve. The back half is just uneven lava rocks that are the size it's real hard to walk over, having to choose footing with every step and risking a turned ankle. That needs to change. Plus it's ugly and the lanai looks out over it, so it would be a constant irritant for a gardener type like myself.
I'm looking at doing coarser cinder to cover the rock field and then a much thinner layer of cindersoil. I'm not sure I can afford more than 6" of the cinder and 3" of soil
This suggests that a lawn will be the solution for a good part of it, but that's OK because there's a view to preserve and taller stuff would need to stay on the margins. To do a lawn it will need to be spread reasonably smooth although there is a contour I would want to keep. (flat is boring)
My other problem is that I will need access over the rear neighbor's lot because they built the house without leaving room for any large equipment to get around the house to the back of the lot. Very shortsighted. Anyhow, I hope to get permission and do all the equipment access at once as the back lot will be built on in the near future.
Other than this logistical problem, I like this property a lot, but if it's going to be a huge headache I think have to ditch it.
I badly need your collective advice!
I have previously bought a 30 yard truckload of cindersoil for my Hilo yard, but I distributed that by wheelbarrow as needed.
Is there equipment that spreads the cinder? Because I estimate I need 12-18 truckloads ...
To explain why I need to cinder it:
this lot was bulldozed and a smallish house built in front, fifteen years ago. There are no native trees or rock features to preserve. The back half is just uneven lava rocks that are the size it's real hard to walk over, having to choose footing with every step and risking a turned ankle. That needs to change. Plus it's ugly and the lanai looks out over it, so it would be a constant irritant for a gardener type like myself.
I'm looking at doing coarser cinder to cover the rock field and then a much thinner layer of cindersoil. I'm not sure I can afford more than 6" of the cinder and 3" of soil
This suggests that a lawn will be the solution for a good part of it, but that's OK because there's a view to preserve and taller stuff would need to stay on the margins. To do a lawn it will need to be spread reasonably smooth although there is a contour I would want to keep. (flat is boring)
My other problem is that I will need access over the rear neighbor's lot because they built the house without leaving room for any large equipment to get around the house to the back of the lot. Very shortsighted. Anyhow, I hope to get permission and do all the equipment access at once as the back lot will be built on in the near future.
Other than this logistical problem, I like this property a lot, but if it's going to be a huge headache I think have to ditch it.
I badly need your collective advice!