Terracing creates useable level space in an otherwise sloping yard. Does your yard slope, and do you have a sense of hopelessness concerning its functional use? It would cost a small fortune to have a ...

When you’re thinking ahead to outdoor projects, it makes sense to consider the slope of your yard. Many developers flatten sloping sites to make construction more economical and backyards more usable.

The challenge Chuck and Judy Reavis faced as they planned a backyard makeover for their Leesburg, Va., home was how to make it stand out in a community where most of the houses look very similar. “We ...

When my friend Jonathan Long bought a house, part of its side yard was too steep to plant easily or efficiently. Being a practical man, he decided to terrace the slope. It's a solution that makes ...

Whether you’re dealing with gentle slants or steep hills, down-sloped backyards can be tricky to maintain. However, there are plenty of creative ways to make these spaces usable and beautiful. For ...

Knowing the Central Coast underground as he does, Rich Casale recommends that homeowners planning to terrace their properties proceed with extreme caution. His advice is pertinent throughout the hilly ...

Your property might sit in a depression, or perhaps you have a majestic view from the top of a small rise. Either way, in terms of landscaping and hardscaping, it's hard to know what to do with a ...

Sitting on the bluestone terrace looking out over Potter Pond, a saltwater lagoon a few hundred yards from Rhode Island’s East Matunuck State Beach, it’s easy to overlook the massive effort that went ...