STEP 1. Prepare
A) Measure slope angle and project dimensions.
B) Plug info in into estimator.
C) Purchase project materials.
A Solution For Erosion
Retain soil
Reduce stormwater runoff
Prevent mudslides due to wildfire burn
Conserve water
A Solution For Erosion
Retain soil
Reduce stormwater runoff
Prevent mudslides due to wildfire burn
Conserve water
Easy Hillside Gardening
Durable weather resistant solution
Provides hillside access
Terracing system for plants
Ensures healthy, deep roots
Easy Hillside Gardening
Durable weather resistant solution
Provides hillside access
Terracing system for plants
Ensures healthy, deep roots
Save Water
Durable weather resistant solution
Provides hillside access
Terracing system for plants
Ensures healthy, deep roots
Save Water
Captures natural rainfall
Converts stormwater to reduce irrigation needs
Reduces rutting
Enhances organic vegetation
Save Money
Spend less on home irrigation
Improves hillside beauty and results over time
Simple and convenient to install on your own
Safe and easier to maintain
Save Money
Spend less on home irrigation
Improves hillside beauty and results over time
Simple and convenient to install on your own
Safe and easier to maintain
A S F E A T U R E D I N
Dirt Locker®: Terrace Garden Solution
Following wildfires, heavy rains on exposed slopes threaten devastating mudslides. Dirt Locker® hillside garden planters offer a sloped solution for erosion and mudslide prevention, stabilizing burn scars and preventing post-wildfire runoff. These innovative planters are designed for sloped terrains, providing a robust, cost-effective means of land stabilization and mitigating damage from intense rainfall, protecting against the destructive effects of both wildfires and hurricanes.
DIY by homeowner
Before & After
Made with: DIRT LOCKER® Medium
DIY by homeowner
Before & After
Made with: DIRT LOCKER® Medium
DIY by homeowner
Before & After
Made with: Dirt Locker® Medium
DIY by homeowner
Before & After
Made with Dirt Locker® Large (old model) Please use Dirt Locker® Steep Slope Detached when working on a curved slope.
Dirt Locker® owner Mark's property
Before & After
Made with: DIRT LOCKER® Large
By Kathy's Landscaping of Santa Clarita, CA
Before & After
Made with Dirt Locker® Large
By Everette Moss Landscape Design Group of Atlanta, GA
Before & After
Made with Dirt Locker Steep Detached for curved slopes.
By Everette Moss Landscape Design Group of Atlanta, GA
Before & After
Made with: Dirt Locker® Steep Slope Detached, alignment tool, and step guard (launching soon).
DIY by homeowner
Before & After
Made with Dirt Locker® Large
DIY by homeowner
Before & After
Made with: Dirt Locker® Large
DIY by homeowner
Before & After
Made with: Steep Slope Detached Brown
DIY by homeowner
Before & After
Made with: DIRT LOCKER® Large
DIY Install with Dirt Locker® founder Mark and homeowner
Before & After
Made with Dirt Locker® Large
DIY by homeowner
Before & After
Made with Dirt Locker® Large
Made from 100% Recycled HDPE Plastic
Made in the USA and Patented
Works on Slopes from 10°-45°
Quick & Easy to Assemble
OUR PROCESS
STEP 1. Prepare
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STEP 1. Prepare
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A) Measure slope angle and project dimensions.
B) Plug info in into estimator.
C) Purchase project materials.
STEP 2. Install System
A) Arrange labor for installation.
B) Assemble Dirt Lockers as a connected scalloped garden or as separate rows.
C) Anchor with metal rebar hooks.
D) Backfill with soil.
STEP 2. Install System
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STEP 2. Install System
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A) Arrange labor for installation.
B) Assemble Dirt Lockers as a connected scalloped garden or as separate rows.
C) Anchor with metal rebar hooks.
D) Backfill with soil.
STEP 3. Create Garden
A) Add plants for immediate root growth to stabilize slope.
B) Add mulch for extra insulation.
C) Create stepping path (optional).
D) Add drip irrigation (optional).
E) Top off soil as needed.
STEP 3. Create Garden
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STEP 3. Create Garden
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A) Add plants for immediate root growth to stabilize slope.
B) Add mulch for extra insulation.
C) Create stepping path (optional).
D) Add drip irrigation (optional).
E) Top off soil as needed.
We plant an average of 10+ trees per order of Dirt Lockers®
81,318+
Trees Planted
1,370,850
Jugs recycled
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