Thing You Can Do in a Sloping Lot

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Unfortunately, not every yard is situated on a perfectly flat stretch of land. Many gardeners find themselves having to deal with slopes and hillsides, which can be rough territory to work with when it comes to seeing their favorite blooming plants thrive.

By Nikki Phipps (Author of The Bulb-o-licious Garden) Vegetable gardens are tucked away in all kinds of places. Although most people would prefer a nice, level area for their vegetable garden, this is not always an option.

How to Landscape a Slope. Slopes offer a challenge when it comes to landscaping. The biggest concern is usually the risk of erosion. Additionally, planting and maintaining plants on inclines can be a difficult undertaking. However, there...

Wish you had steps running up your hillside? At the very least, your hill may need a retaining wall. Steep slopes present a great challenge to your landscaping acumen. If you fail to tackle hillside landscaping, you may face erosion problems. But attempts at hillside landscaping by the novice often end up with time and money wasted.

The latest addition to our backyard play space is something I have wanted to create since we first began landscaping the yard to turn it into a child friendly environment. We are fortunate to have the space to be able to include these sort of elements and I love being able to finish products I have been seeing in my mind for what seems like ages!

It is peaceful and relaxing to walk through a beautiful, sloping flower garden. But without steps on a steep slope, it can feel more like a mountain hike than a stroll. Making the steps takes some time and some hard work but is well worth it when you're finished.

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