Looking for Some Ideas for Landscaping a Hill?
For instance building a retaining wall or terraces is not an easy task and is therefore not for everyone. Hiring out the work could be expensive. You may want to consider getting a few estimates to see what the costs are. Look thruogh some landscaping books at the library to get some ideas and try to put those ideas on paper.
You should also consider the possibility of using plants on a slope such as certain groundcovers or grasses to hold the dirt in place. This is especially important for errosion.
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- Ideas for Landscaping a Hill - Using Rocks
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- Designing a Retaining Wall
- How to Build a Retaining Wall
- Using Stairs in a Retaining Wall
- 3D Home & Landscape Design Software
- Readers: Do you try to do most of the work yourself, or leave it to the pros?
- Landscaping Ideas for a Hill
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Ideas for Landscaping a Hill - Using Rocks
Using Rocks for Landscaping a Hill Can Cut Down on Erosion
Using rocks for landscaping a hill is an almost perfect solution and it's a great way to cut down on errosion. They look natural, like they belong there and would look right at home in just about any setting, be it a woodland or even a formal setting.If you use rocks, do not make the mistake of just putting them on top of the ground. Rocks look best when you bury them a bit to make them look like they've been there for a while. Planting around rocks or letting moss grow on them, gives them an even more natural look.
Some readers may be lucky to have a ready supply of rocks in their backyard. Where we live, we're actually surrounded by rocks and could probably make a fortune if we could sell them, but that's another story. Most of us don't have that and will need to purchase rocks from a supplier.
Ideas for Landscaping a Hill - Building a Retaining Wall
If you are still working on ideas for landscaping a hill, have you considered a retaining wall? Building a wall is not the easiest project for the DIYer, and is best left for the professionals. A poorly built wall will not only look terrible, but could be dangerous. You don't want your wall to crumble at the slightest chance of rain, do you?But if you are one of those people that might make a go at it, a retaining wall could be the answer to your problem. The following videos should help you in your decision to implement a retaining wall when looking for ideas for landscaping a hill.
Designing a Retaining Wall
How to Build a Retaining Wall
Using Stairs in a Retaining Wall
3D Home & Landscape Design Software
Readers: Do you try to do most of the work yourself, or leave it to the pros?
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KimGiancaterino says:
We leave the pavers to the pros, but do all of our own gardening.
Posted November 07, 2009
Chris says:
This is some great information! Thanks for taking the time to post this!
Chris
http://www.charlottegaragedoorguys.com
Posted September 17, 2009
David says:
Do it myself
Posted September 06, 2009
Sam says:
I personally leave it to the pros, especially the hard stuff - I'm a bit shy of any hard work! One thing to keep in mind if you're landscaping a hill or any other part of your garden is to make sure you use a professional skip hire company so they don't illegally dump any waste that's produced.
Posted November 25, 2009
karen says:
I do most.
Posted September 07, 2009
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