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.

If I could pick any garden in the world as my very own, I would choose to have some form of topographical change in my landscape, whether it is a hillside or a cliff face. My clients often tell me ...

Whether caused by weather conditions or human activity, soil erosion can affect the fertile topsoil in your yard and damage the ecosystem, causing big issues for your garden and the surrounding area.

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 ...

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 ...

Groundworks Inc. creates landscapes to educate and inspire. In their award-winning weekly podcast, We Dig Plants, they bring the culture to horticulture, examining human interaction with plants. Every ...

Paul Beal and Michael Burns knew what they wanted when they decided to buy a house in 2000. The 1950s ranch with an open floor plan, formal entry and attached garage hit all the right notes. Even the ...