7 Smart Sloping Yard Solutions
Most people think of the sloping part of their yard as a problem. Hard to mow- impossible to enjoy, it often suffers from neglect. If your front or back yard includes a hill or slope, you need a plan that gives you maximum beauty with minimal maintenance. Lucky for you, that is totally achievable.
Solutions for Your Slope
- Plant on it. There are many varieties of flowers, shrubs, and ground covers that thrive on slopes. The plant roots will efficiently act as an anchor for any loose soil, holding the slope securely in place. This is a good place to plant perennials and ground covers that need minimal care.
- Rise above it. Construct a deck over your slope. It can provide you with a great entertaining area up top while giving you storage space underneath. Or make a multilevel deck that leads to more level areas of your yard.
- Retain it. A retaining wall is a good idea if you want to make a level place area out of your slope, thus providing your yard with more usable space.
- Terrace it. If one big retaining wall isn’t for you, try several low walls with level terraces in-between. One level could be patio overlooking several other levels of garden.
- Add a water feature to it. Creating a waterfall is the ultimate solution for using your slope. It creates drama and can manage any wet areas nicely. Everyone loves the sound of water while relaxing in the yard.
- Step it up. Steps create a pathway to stroll through your sloping garden, whether you decide on a formal stairway or meandering stone steps.
- Make it Boulder. Add a cluster or two of boulders. It will add natural beauty to your sloped garden and a natural focal point.
Many of us in the Hudson Valley live in hilly areas. Instead of wishing you had one of those open, flat landscapes, embrace the slope and make it work for you.
