Terraced garden beds

For years we have struggled with the steep hillside at the back of our property. The previous owner had established a flower garden on the hill, but it had fallen into a neglected mass of invasive decorative grass and day lilies. It was much too wide to weed or cultivate. The steep hill made it difficult and sometimes dangerous to navigate. It was slippery and back-breaking. We called it the "jungle garden." In the spring of 2009, we decided to begin terracing the hill as seen in the photo…

What was previously a cluttered space becomes a gorgeous garden.

Wonderful ideas to make your sloped backyard gorgeous!

Do you have a sloped garden that you want to transform? Discover 25 clever sloped garden ideas that can enhance your landscape design. Sloped yards can often be challenging to work with, but with the right sloped garden ideas, you can turn the incline into a beautiful and functional space. From terracing techniques to creative planting strategies, these ideas offer practical solutions to make the most out of your sloped garden. Consider incorporating different levels and retaining walls to…

We worked with the owner of this Mercer Island home to completely transform his large, shady backyard and unproductive vegetable garden into a sunny productive space. The new extensive annual vegetable garden features deep raised beds, wide pathways, small production greenhouse, tool shed, rain garden and patio for entertaining. The site will also includes native plantings, cut-flower garden and a small farm stand that the owner will stock with the extra bounty from his garden.

The raised beds not only look beautiful but are also functional. With the help of pallets, or general wood you can avoid such troubles as the constant removal of weeds. In addition, this is a great way to separate the beds from

These easy tips, tricks, methods, and yard space ideas work hard to make your yard and garden feel tons bigger!

Simple steps to turn your yard into a go-to snack bar