Mold, mildew, moss, pollen or algae growing in the shade or in a moist climate can become slippery, posing a special risk to elderly homeowners or guests.
You’ve removed any uprooted trees, done landscaping and are ready to tackle your sloped yard.
A prudent maintenance schedule can help keep the yard clean and reveal the natural beauty of the yard, providing traction and slip-resistance.
For best results, wait until a predicted high-pressure system of several days’ duration to assure dry, clear weather.
A beautiful yard needs to be maintained time to time. Of course the problem of a slippery yard should also be in concern. You don’t want to slip while playing in the yard since the soil is wet and muddy. This is why we need some alternative solutions for a slippery yard.
Even you can use some rocks and pebbles to make a pathway on your yard. Therefore, when it is raining hard outside, you can still walk safely on the yard.
Another solution is to make a stone pathways on the part of the yard that is slippery when it is wet.
Remember that you should consider not only the safety aspect, but also the beauty of the yard decoration.
Moreover, you can try to arrange the rocks and pebbles so that it has a good looking shape.
Slippery Yard – Solutions
1. Using Rocks as The Pathway
One solution for a muddy yard is definitely to use something that can reduce the slippery soil. Of course rocks can be the best choice, since it is easy to find and also you can arrange the rocks to look good.
You can either use a big rocks surrounded by small pebbles, or you might also want to surround it with some grass. Therefore, when it rains, the rain water doesn’t mix directly with the soil, but first need to reach the rocks first.
2. Huge Rocks Above The Soil
It is the open soil that definitely makes a slippery yard. So somehow, you will need to cover the soil with something more solid like the rocks. This solution for a muddy yard not only makes it look more beautiful, but also safer to walk into after the rain.
3. Using Brick Blocks
In addition, using some brick blocks also can be a good idea, since the surface of the soil isn’t close completely, but the slippery yard can also have a solution. It is a good idea, especially if you want to put a chair and table on the yard to enjoy your evening tea.
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Slippery Yard – Cleaning and Prevention
1. Keep your Yard Clear of Debris to Prevent Algae
Algae is the top cause of a slippery yard, and the key is to prevent it from growing. Debris such as leaves, twigs and dirt holds moisture in the yard, creating the right environment for algae to get a foothold. Use a stiff broom, and remove debris before it gets wet, when possible. Hosing off the yard on a sunny day when it will dry quickly is a good part of regular maintenance too.
2. Apply Anti-Slip Coating
There are products formulated for yards that help to prevent slipping. Most are formulated with sand or aggregate suspended in the sealer to give the surface some grit. These coatings are applied like yard stain, though are sometimes somewhat thicker and more difficult to work with.
3. Spread Sand onto the Deck While Sealer is Wet
A cheaper method of making your yard surface gritty and therefore less slippery is to sprinkle sand onto the wet areas where it will remain embedded once the it dries. Load coarse sand into a handheld broadcast spreader. Next, apply yard stain or sealer to an area two to three feet deep—only as deep as you can comfortably reach with the spreader—and 12 to 20 feet wide. While the material is still tacky, cover it with a light to moderate application of sand.
The sand that falls onto areas not yet wet can be pushed onto the wet area with a broom or brushed off the deck. This method provides six to 24 months of good wear, depending on how much you use the yard.