We have a hill that has an incline...

[jobeth]

Hello There,<br><br>In our backyard lawn, we have a hill that has an incline between 35 and 45 degrees. The dimensions are about 100 feet wide by 50 feet long. It is difficult to mow and not very desirable if we ever decide to sell our home. <br><br>I wanted to ask if there is any information or ideas about landscaping a hill like this. Any information you might provide is appreciated. Thank you. Bill B. <br>

 

[DENIRO]

maybe u should provide more information about the surrounding area

 

[georam]

You indicate this a hill, instead of a mound/bump in your properties. I assume that boundary of the property is at or near the top of the hill ?&nbsp;&nbsp;If you want to make it flat, it will be an expensive undertaking (excavation). Why not live with it ?. You can make winding steps/walkway with flower beds on each side of the walkway, and place some garden lights (the one you can buy at the store.. a string of them), or grow some shrubs. By winding the walkway, the slope would not be as steep as it would if it is a straight line. Put a bench or picnic table at the top of the hill, etc. In the winter time (if there is one in your area), it would be a good place for the kids for toboganning ! <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

 

[jobeth]

Thank you for the responses! We live in a development in Mt. Joy, PA. On top of the hill I described, we have a garden and it is located on flat ground for about 12 feet prior to dropping off at the angle I descrbed. This hill borders other properties with grass lawns on all three sides.<br><br>Do you recommend any landscaping books or web sites for hills? Thank you again for your help. <p>William H. Bernhart, P.E.<br><a href=mailto: > </a><br><a href= > </a><br>

 

[georam]

I am not an landscape architect.. but I assume there are books or websites regarding layout, etc.<br>By visualizing of what you have... you should consider the hill as an &quot;asset&quot; to your property. At least it is not flat and boring !<br>If you want to spend money.. you can produce terraces from the hill... Some type of low retaining walls may be required for this purpose to ensure stability of the terraces. Look around at photos that companies who supplies retaining walls, such as <A HREF="

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etc<br><br>Regards

 

[jobeth]

Thank you Again! <p>William H. Bernhart, P.E.<br><a href=mailto: > </a><br><a href= > </a><br>