Terracing creates useable level space in an otherwise sloping yard. Does your yard slope, and do you have a sense of hopelessness concerning its functional use? It would cost a small fortune to have a ...

Your property might sit in a depression, or perhaps you have a majestic view from the top of a small rise. Either way, in terms of landscaping and hardscaping, it's hard to know what to do with a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Buying or building a home on a sloped property can be daunting. It's hard to imagine creating an alluring space when just walking around your ...

Whether you’re dealing with gentle slants or steep hills, down-sloped backyards can be tricky to maintain. However, there are plenty of creative ways to make these spaces usable and beautiful. For ...

Yard sloping to white fence and flat mowed area. - Mulevich/Shutterstock A sloped yard can be a joy or an ordeal. It can put you eye-level with the treetops and serve as your personal sledding hill in ...

When Rick and Laurie Jarmer bought their Five Mile home in 2016, they realized the landscape wasn’t exactly the garden of their dreams. They immediately rolled up their sleeves and got to work. “I ...

It can be quite a challenge deciding which type of lawn mower is worth buying for your yard, particularly if the grass is on a noticeable slope. If you have a modest area to deal with, a ...

Backyard spaces can be a mixed bag depending on many factors, often related to size and growing conditions that make outfitting them as attractive and welcoming spaces a challenge. Small urban ...

Designing a multi-level deck for a sloped yard can transform a challenging outdoor space into a functional and beautiful extension of your home. Sloped yards often present problems like uneven ground ...

Q: A well-respected and competent contractor who has done excellent work for us in the past is giving us a bid to install a French drain and surface drain in our sloped backyard in San Mateo. For the ...

Summer is the time we use our yards the most, but social distancing means your yard may be your main spot for outdoor recreation this year, so you want it looking its best. Below, we show you the best ...