We haven't decided what we'll use yet. We were looking at railroad ties, but those are probably way too heavy to move. Maybe rock. It's still a plan that hasn't really been thought out yet! We may just put some netting on the hill for now, in case Mother Nature decides to provide us with some much needed rain this winter. I'm sure that the hill hasn't been cleared off in years, or ever, which may be why none of it has ever slid. That way, it may slow down any erosion that could occur. Since I haven't stuck a shovel in the ground there, it could turn out to be all rock under the dirt. I know that there is enough dirt to plant something though. I just don't know how deep the dirt is.