A steeply pitched lot can present a challenge for even the most seasoned garden designer. Many resort to terracing the slope to create flat ground to work within, but moving that much earth is ...

Homeowners often learn the hard way that bark mulch on a steep hill can behave more like a loose avalanche than a ground ...

Perhaps the most challenging landscaping problem is that of what to plant on a steep slope. Slopes require plants that can establish quickly, tolerant of fluctuating soil moisture and potentially poor ...

When planning a new garden, getting the layout right pays dividends immediately and over the long term. A good garden layout makes the space more attractive and functional and can help reduce time ...

While Earth was once thought to be flat, we know otherwise. Many Colorado properties are sloped, even quite hilly, posing challenges in a landscape. Slopes can be tricky to manage while mowing, ...

When planning a garden, I always start by thinking in layers. Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and supports habitat ...

From its 70 miles of coastline to the 43 square miles of open desert in Borrego Springs, San Diego County’s topography is widely varied, marked largely by a hilly geography. The highest section in our ...