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 ...

Terraces can also function as seating areas in your garden. Terracing is great in our climate because it prevents water from running off down a slope and the flat terraced areas can soak in rainfall.

An irrigation system was part of the Reddit user's terraced garden beds, as seen in their photos. By functionally leveling the sloped land, the enterprising gardener ensured more even watering and ...

This backyard landscaping idea is a must for sloping sites: Use multiple retaining walls and terraced beds to create a beautiful garden, turning a difficult, hilly yard into a pretty and stable ...

Sitting on the bluestone terrace looking out over Potter Pond ... or tumble down the overgrown steps tucked into the steep slope. “I can relax now,” says Lauren, an interior designer with ...

Set on a sloped lot overlooking Lake Dunlap, they wanted a terraced backyard and pool to match the style of the home with plenty of areas from which to enjoy the lake view. “It’s a look I’ve ...

The house overlooks the harbour while the garden, which is terraced down a dramatic steep slope, appears as the subtle backdrop. But it is an artful and modern taming of bushland. Created by ...