Customer Stories: Erosion Control That Works

See how our customers tackle hillside erosion by terracing their sloped yard with Dirt Lockers using perennials, natives, annuals, fruits, vegetables, trees and wildflowers. These garden design options can help you plan your own Dirt Locker landscaping DIY project.

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San Diego, CA

Unusable hillside converted to cutting garden using the Steep Slope Networked Dirt Lockers.
"One year later, we have a very fun hillside garden. We are very happy with the product and result" -Jeremy T. May 2023

Westchester, New York

Struggled with what to do with a very hilly landscape in Upstate NY.
"We love how it came out and wanted to say thanks for developing a truly unique product that met our needs." - Chris M. May 2023

Elk River, MN

Looking to solve erosion problems, wanted to create a terraced garden using native annual plants, bushes and trees.
"Thanks for creating a product that finally worked after many attempts with other products and methods." -Ron S. July 2024

Elk River, MN

Same install as previous Elk River quote above during Winter-January 2025

Ontario, Canada

Severe gully erosion beside the house caused major soil loss and vegetation collapse after heavy rainstorms.
" I used Dirt lockers last year on my bluff and loved them, now I need to do the other side of my bluff and order more."-Emily A. August 2024

Santa Fe, NM

Shoreline erosion from recent Lake Erie storms.
"We are very pleased and ALL our neighbors admire the smart and beautiful system that you guys developed."-Alicia V. August 2024

Eugene, OR

Needed a beautiful, functional solution for a steep slope facing our entertainment area.
"We absolutely love the abundance of perennials and evergreens that are thriving in the Dirt Lockers." -Lynda H. June 2024

Maui, HI

A steep slope on the property was unsafe to walk on and prone to heavy runoff during storms, leading to erosion and wash-outs in unprotected areas.
“We’re so happy with the Dirt Lockers! Where we couldn’t walk before, we now have steps and plants — and after two big storms, the locker side held perfectly with no erosion, unlike the other side of the house.” -Lis R. February 2023

Shetland, Scotland, UK

The steep roadside slope is eroding, causing soil loss onto the pavement, leaving exposed earth that is unstable and difficult to maintain.
"Just want to say thank you for inventing dirt lockers, slope at the back all sorted and I'm loving it."Geraldine J. August 2024

Seattle, WA

Accessing the steep slope, not easy to walk on. Getting plants to fully bloom.
My slope is still blooming. Easy to assemble terrace garden. This system both helps retain the soil and create beauty. So far things are looking really good and I've already received questions and compliments from people passing by. Anh T. August 2024

Duluth, MN

DIRT LOCKER® Mild Slope Networked

July 2024

Minneapolis, MN

Managing hillside erosion, getting plants to grow successfully,
Installed on May 1st, pictured two months later in July. Full of growth, thriving plants. Kristen D. July 2025

Simi Valley, CA

A solid hillside overgrown with weeds, despite planting attempts, water wouldn't hold in the soil, preventing growth.
"What I really like about about the Dirt Locker is that you can really see that it is really securing the dirt in. Each Dirt Locker can be unique so you can plant various types of plants. You can make them a step and even if you didn't make it a step the dirt is still secure so you can use it as a step" Chris A. November 2024

Installed by Kathy's Landscaping

Richmond, VA

Need for effective erosion control on a sloped area while maintaining aesthetics and creating a foundation for planting.
"I've received many compliments from friends and passing strangers on the look and the effectiveness of the erosion control provided."-Brian A. August 2024

Atlanta, GA

Problems with erosion, worried about integrity of hillside and property.
“After researching and discovering Dirt Lockers, it just made sense — they were reasonable, long-term, ecologically friendly, and would let me actually use the space instead of just covering it with landscape cloth.” -Kerry M. November 2024

Installed by: Moss Landscape Design Group

North Carolina

The front hill is extremely steep, creating safety hazards and making maintenance difficult.
"We've done all the work ourselves! I have spoken with dozens of people, especially as I was installing the lockers, who showed interest in something similar for their yards." Adam O. May 2023

St. Augustine, Florida

Loosing soil from underneath the sod that was just laid. The sod was running under the fence to HOA property.
I love my Dirt Lockers! My neighbors joke that I have made their yards look much worse, because I have all the flowers. Marie M. July 2023