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 ...

If you don’t live in the center of the Tucson valley, chances are you have some sloped areas in your backyard. Slopes can be a challenge to gardeners, but they also offer some great design ...

Just because you have a sloped yard doesn't mean you have to abandon plans for a garden. This technique can create the right ...

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 ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

I am trying to control water run-off and erosion on a slope in my front yard next to the street. Is there a best plant and a best way to do this? W.W., Sand Springs The short answer is no. There are ...

A house on a hill has always been pleasing to the sight. It offers a vantage point from where one can partake of panoramic views of the landscape. It is a status symbol, a monument of the owner’s ...