Your property might sit in a depression, or perhaps you have a majestic view from the top of a small rise. Either way, in terms of landscaping and hardscaping, it's hard to know what to do with a ...

Whether you’re dealing with gentle slants or steep hills, down-sloped backyards can be tricky to maintain. However, there are plenty of creative ways to make these spaces usable and beautiful. For ...

Q: A well-respected and competent contractor who has done excellent work for us in the past is giving us a bid to install a French drain and surface drain in our sloped backyard in San Mateo. For the ...

When Rick and Laurie Jarmer bought their Five Mile home in 2016, they realized the landscape wasn’t exactly the garden of their dreams. They immediately rolled up their sleeves and got to work. “I ...

Soil erosion can be a serious problem, especially in large, sloped yards or areas that get a lot of water runoff. Heavy rains ...

Trying to keep a backyard lawn tidy takes time and energy. If you want to spend more time enjoying your outdoor space rather than maintaining it, it may be time to find lawn alternatives. You can ...

My friend Robert has a dilemma on the nearly unmowable, steep slope in his hot, sunny front yard. For years St. Augustine grass did just fine, but back-to-back wet and dry seasons set it up for ...

Backyard spaces can be a mixed bag depending on many factors, often related to size and growing conditions that make outfitting them as attractive and welcoming spaces a challenge. Small urban ...