| When it comes to ideas for landscaping a hill, it can | | | | make some really beautiful pieces of natural artwork. |
| be a tough decision what to go for. Do you want | | | | Some other ideas for landscaping a hill, especially a |
| something simple and easy to care for? Or something | | | | steep one, starts with the retaining wall. It sounds a |
| rather stylish and interesting? There are many things | | | | bit daunting, but actually, it is relatively simple and can |
| you can do, as living by a hill can be stunning. But | | | | make for a stunning scene. For a steep hill, segment |
| there are several things you must consider before | | | | your hill into two halves with a retaining wall divider |
| you try, as landscaping a hill can be a challenge. | | | | and place your wall on the least steep area. Also, by |
| One of the things you should take into consideration | | | | adding splashes of color with flowers, you will create |
| is just how steep your hill is. You must also keep in | | | | a beautiful and functional backdrop. |
| mind the type of soil you have to work with, | | | | You can also add a paved pathway for easy access |
| erosion, and landslides towards the neighbors below | | | | up your steep hill. This will help in preventing erosion |
| you. | | | | and give a simple way up and down your hill. You |
| On steep hills your options might be limited, though, | | | | might, however, prefer a curved pathway, both for |
| not at all entirely gone. For a more gentle slope, your | | | | a more natural look and for easier transport of items. |
| options open up quite a bit more. | | | | If you are less concerned about the aesthetic appeal, |
| As for erosion and landslides, a good idea might be to | | | | and more about the ease of maintenance, some |
| plant trees, as the root system may aid in stopping | | | | ideas for landscaping a hill would be to use mulch or |
| these two events. Building a retaining wall a few feet | | | | bark. It is very simple to do and will cut out the |
| up the hill will also help to manage erosion and | | | | mowing and upkeep. However, you should keep |
| landslides. | | | | erosion in mind with this choice. One way of |
| Now for the creative part! For a gentle slope, planting | | | | preventing it is to add some shrubs. There will be a |
| a garden with the colorful local flora, or creating | | | | bit of gardening involved, but very mild work in |
| terrace gardens. You can also build a rock path, for | | | | comparison to a hill covered in grass and flowers. |
| both beauty and functionality. Rock gardens, water | | | | Adding shrubs will also add a bit to the visual appeal |
| features and even boulder structures are other great | | | | of your hill. |
| ideas. Amazingly enough, boulders come in various | | | | So whether your hill is mild or steep, there are many |
| colors--reds, yellows, whites and grays, amongst | | | | options available. Think of your hill as a blank slate, |
| others--and various sizes and shapes, so you can | | | | and be creative with it. |