Hillside Landscaping IdeasFive tips for landscaping a slope Maureen Gilmer Take up slope as gently as possible in order to limit soil disturbance and retain the natural form of the hillside. This ornamental grass can grow on a steeper slope because it is not mowed. Because Leptospermum lavaega...
Creating tiers or terraces in your hillside garden is an excellent strategy to reduce soil erosion and make efficient use of space. Terracing involves constructing a series of flat areas or steps on the slope, allowing for better control of water runoff and providing opportunities for various garde...
Try these landscaping ideas to spruce up your yard for beauty any time of year. By Mary Alice Russell and Steve Bender Updated on March 6, 2024 Photo: Ralph Anderson Your home may be your castle, but rather than surround it with a moat, use any of these wonderful yard landscaping ...
I simply love how stone steps feel underfoot, don’t you? There’s nothing like it. We’ve rarely seen stone staircases being built inside the house although there are a few very interesting ideas. Most often than not, stone steps are a part of backyard landscapes and we can’t wait ...
Before you start digging, you’ll need to have a plan in mind. Start with these 4 steps:Outline: Start with a rough sketch of your property or area to be worked on. This doesn’t have to be to scale at this point, but should include any permanent features such as your house, shed...
Can you exit from your car without stepping on plants or into a puddle? Are your walkways wide enough to accommodate two people? If your property has a steep slope between the street and the house, add easy-to-navigate steps, a ramp, or jog.Improve...
3. Focus on the Fire Source: The original source is not available anymore. Who doesn’t love a firepit in the backyard? Many backyard ideas incorporate this popular space. The brick patio is essential for safety when lighting a fire, so don’t forget to plan for that. Though the garden...
STEPS Installing professional, safe stairs and landings to step up or down. GRADING & SODDING Our professional team will create a grade to slope your backyard, driveway or walkway away from the foundation of your property and sod where necessary. ...
How to Level a Yard in 8 Proven Steps – The Importance of Landscape Grading If you are looking for information on how to level a yard you probably know it is instrumental in keeping your landscape aesthetically pleasing. A level yard provides stability to your outdoor landscape. It also all...
I am usually concerned when we outsource work for home projects, but this was an exception in the best way possible. Vincent and his team did an excellent job replacing the walkway to our house. The project required them to change the pitch of the slope leading up to our front steps. It...