How steep is too steep? A slope ratio of 2:1 drops one foot in every two horizontal feet. This is considered the most extreme that will support plants, and even then they often fail because water runs off before it can saturate the root zone. A slope ratio of 3:1 is more gentle ...
Landscaping a slope on a budget may seem like a daunting task. The challenges of hillside gardening include erosion control, accessibility, and finding the right plants that can thrive on an incline. However, with some creativity and strategic planning, you can transform your sloping garden into ...
Will your driveway need to traverse a steep slope? Are there mature trees or large boulders you want to work around? Fourth, is the look you would like to create Do you want a grand estate-like entrance? Or are you looking for a simple driveway that doesn't distract from your home...
The pictures on the right side show a four step example using these two parameters: The initial terrain textures Added alpine grass texture with Slope Threshold = 1.0 and Paint steep side = no to only paint over the greener grass Added some different rocks with Slope Threshold = 1.0 and ...
The slope is probably the biggest challenge because it has to be a 1 to 12 ratio and it cannot be too steep for the wheelchair to maneuver, so that does end up taking up some room. There are some ways of working around that depending on landing. ...
Rock gardens are designed to look as if they are a natural part of a rocky hillside or slope. If rocks are added, they are generally laid on their larger edges, as in natural strata. A few large boulders usually look better than a number of small rocks. In a well-designed rock garden...