A: One challenge many homeowners face with landscaping steep slopes is soil runoff. The topsoil on hills can easily wash off, leaving an unattractive and muddy mess.

Question: We moved to a new house in Castaic 27 years ago. There is a steep slope in back. It requires a combination of trees, bushes and ground cover to keep the soil in place. We have sprinklers … ...

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Perhaps the most challenging landscaping problem is that of what to plant on a steep slope. Slopes require plants that can establish quickly, tolerant of fluctuating soil moisture and potentially poor ...

A yard with a steep slope can be difficult to landscape. Build a block retaining wall to add level tiers to your yard, which prevent erosion and provide a perfect place for a flower garden.

M ost people see a slope and assume that it’s downhill all the way. But not Jan Johnsen. She sees slopes as totally upbeat.The fact that grass steps are Jan Johnsen’s signature is telling. It says ...

Steep slopes present both challenges and wonderful opportunities for landscaping. Steep banks can be difficult and dangerous to mow. Erosion can be a serious problem if vegetation is not established.

“Camp Zama is a very steep slope area,” Suzuki said. “It’s very tough for us [to landscape], and, of course, in the summertime it’s a very tough situation.” ...

When faced with steep slopes, cliff faces and mountainsides, architects need to get creative. See how they pulled it off with eight houses built in “impossible” places.

Question: We moved to a new house in Castaic 27 years ago. There is a steep slope in back. It requires a combination of trees, bushes and ground cover to keep the soil in place. We have sprinklers … ...