Steep gardens

Raised garden bed built on steep slope.

An Illinois master gardener shares her tips for taming a difficult landscape.

For years we have struggled with the steep hillside at the back of our property. The previous owner had established a flower garden on the...

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Landscaping a sloped site can provide quite a challenge. It is rare when designing a scheme that you are presented with a perfectly flat site; and why would you want a flat site? The demands of a sloping terrain can often lead to innovative landscaping ideas and beautiful designs. A sloped site gives you the opportunity to create views, different zones and areas, and sometimes, have some fun! How you respond to a steep, hillside or sloping site will depend on numerous factors, budget…

Just because you have a steep backyard, doesn't mean you can't do anything with it! Here, we explore what to do with a steep backyard to give you a landscape you'll love! Read more at OwnTheYard.com!

How to landscape a steep slope affordably, turning it into a beautiful and productive permaculture garden with goats, chooks, fruit and nut trees.

Landscaping a sloped site can provide quite a challenge. It is rare when designing a scheme that you are presented with a perfectly flat site; and why would you want a flat site? The demands of a sloping terrain can often lead to innovative landscaping ideas and beautiful designs. A sloped site gives you the opportunity to create views, different zones and areas, and sometimes, have some fun! How you respond to a steep, hillside or sloping site will depend on numerous factors, budget…

A sloping garden can be a challenging landscape problem for any homeowner. Not only can it sometimes be an eyesore, but it also frequently leads to problems with soil erosion and flooding. Fortunately, through the simple process of...