Slopes change a gardener's perspective. No flat lawns and meandering paths, but inclines and declines on which it can be difficult to stand, dig or weed and where plant choices seem more precarious.

In the aftermath of our recent deluge, the topic of mudslides, erosion, and slope stabilization is on the minds of many. In this part of the world, slopes are everywhere, from Santa Clarita and the ...

Is it possible to create and successfully maintain an herb and vegetable garden on a slope? I have a slope area (50 feet by 7 feet) in my backyard, and I’d like to plant vegetables on a quarter of the ...

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

If a yard is a canvas, then applying "paint" – lush green grass, multicolored flower beds, mosaic stepping stones – is easier for most if the canvas is flat. While landscape architects can easily ...

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, ...