r/landscaping • u/nimbus_signal • 6d ago

What would you do with a yard this steep?

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u/ck1opinion 6d ago

Terrace.

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u/junkman21 6d ago edited 6d ago

Absolutely. I see a narrow retaining wall at the top with flowers. Then some steps down to a larger area for a garden. Then maybe more flowers? Having a deck overlooking a garden would be so nice!

I also like the idea of maybe having a fire pit if you don't want the whole thing to be garden.

Edit to add: You could even bury a shipping container in the hill for your shed! Check out this thread that started later today!

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u/Pitiful_Housing3428 6d ago

Cascading waterfalls to bottom level pond.

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u/blondebuilder 6d ago

Make room for one terrace "step" to be deep so so you can have some functional yard space for seating, firepits, grilling. Then, make the upper/lower tiers gardens. Now you're lounging in garden too.