Outdoor facilities in self-performance

When graveling around the house, you rather talk about splash protection than proper drainage. That should have been done beforehand, I suppose, as a layperson.

Of course, you can do a lot yourself - but you also have to be able to do it! And I see that - without wanting to offend you - not with the OP. Not only from the way the question is asked, but also from past posts.

That's why I said he can be a helper, but certainly won't lay paths himself - because then exactly what he fears happens .

Especially with things like paths and terraces, you need someone who knows what they're doing. YouTube videos are of little use for that.

Of course you can do a lot yourself - but you also have to be able to do it! And that, without wanting to offend you, I do not see in the OP. Not only from the question itself, but also from previous posts.

Ok, then we do agree. I was just trying to respond more generally to the topic, while you referred it to the OP.

Just because I don’t pretend to already know everything doesn’t mean that I couldn’t do it just as well/badly as the self-proclaimed DIY kings... but okay. Thanks so far for your assessments.

You don't have to be offended right away, but you often portray your light that way yourself.

And if you already ask like at the beginning, it will definitely not work without professional help.

That doesn't mean you can't do anything...

Our landscape gardener offered us back then that he would train us in certain tasks, such as paving, and if he noticed that we managed it, we could continue on our own (only in the simple areas). Or that we do small simple tasks ourselves to save money (sowing grass seed, etc.). Maybe that would be an option for you too, that the professional does the complicated work and you support him to save some money (and also gain experience).

P.S. Due to lack of time, we ultimately had everything done by the landscaper.