Hillsides, slopes, and otherwise uneven yards are some of the most challenging of residential designs. Sloped yards are subject to erosion from wind, rain, and even installed irrigation, which may run off before it’s absorbed by the ground. That leads to another difficulty: Sloped areas tend to be drier than the rest of the property, with the caveat that sometimes the bottom of a slope can be extremely wet from all the runoff from above.
These steep surfaces can be difficult to mow, weed, and otherwise care for. But with the right strategies, you can stabilize and enhance sloped yards to prevent erosion, improve drainage, and create a visually appealing landscape.
