Concrete footing and fencing

[newracer]

It is likely that the ground level was at the bottom of the fence when it was installed, soil built up over the years higher than the bottom.

I'd regrade the area to create a gentle slope, install the fence, put some seed down, and possibly erosion mat (just to protect the seed from dog traffic).

[BigBear]

It is likely that the ground level was at the bottom of the fence when it was installed, soil built up over the years higher than the bottom.

I'd regrade the area to create a gentle slope, install the fence, put some seed down, and possibly erosion mat (just to protect the seed from dog traffic).

Could you explain the "regrade"? I know a huge tractor grades roads, etc... but how would I do that in a small yard. No vehicle could fit back there and there's no road to get to it.

[newracer]

Could you explain the "regrade"? I know a huge tractor grades roads, etc... but how would I do that in a small yard. No vehicle could fit back there and there's no road to get to it.

Instead of the abrupt drop where the fence line is I'd knock down that edge along with some soil above it and push it to the downhill side creating a gentler slope. From about halfway to the trees continuing 3-5 feet past the fence line. All could be done with a shovel and rake pretty easily.