Getting plants to take hold on a hill can be difficult, as slopes tend to erode quickly due to drainage issues and soil runoff. If you don’t want to terrace your slope, adding rocks of varying ...

With innovative hillside landscape ideas, such as terraced beds and low-maintenance plants, you can make the most of a sloped or hilly yard. A sloped yard doesn’t have to be a landscaping challenge.

The crew is also placing sheets made of wood fibers that contain seeds and fertilizer along the top of the slope — to encourage plants to grow with deep roots that stabilize the earth.