Slope & Hillside Gardens

Image by Alexander Shapovalov When planning a rain garden, it’s important to determine whether or not it is a good fit for your landscape. The object of the rain garden is to intercept stormwater drainage…

Image by Maximoangel Gardening is always a challenge, but some of us have geographic issues which make the process even more difficult. Sloped properties pose particular challenges with their potential to…

Image by prill The biggest problem with irrigating a hill is having all the water run off before it has a chance to soak into the ground. Therefore, controlling runoff is important whenever you are watering…

Image by MosayMay 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. For some of us,…

Image by Tonic R Steep hills in the landscape have always been a problem. Grass, with its net-like root system to hold soil in place, might seem to be the way to go, but anyone who has mowed lawn on a…