If the slope is steep and difficult to access, you will want plants that don’t require a lot of attention. Erosion is a major concern, so look at plants that have deep and/or fibrous roots, such ...

The degree of slope — how steep it is — is important to consider in your design. A slight slope is easier to garden on then a steep slope.

Lisa RussoA terraced slope makes planting practical and harvesting easy. When my friend Jonathan Long bought a house, part of its side yard was too steep to plant easily or efficiently. Being a ...

If the slope is steep and difficult to access, you will want plants that don’t require a lot of attention. Erosion is a major concern, so look at plants that have deep and/or fibrous roots, such ...

If the slope is steep and difficult to access, you will want plants that don’t require a lot of attention. Erosion is a major concern, so look at plants that have deep and/or fibrous roots, such ...

Question: We moved to a new house in Castaic 27 years ago. There is a steep slope in back. It requires a combination of trees, bushes and ground cover to keep the soil in place. We have sprinklers … ...

Getting plants to take hold on a hill can be difficult, as slopes tend to erode quickly due to drainage issues and soil runoff. If you don’t want to terrace your slope, adding rocks of varying ...

If the slope is steep and difficult to access, you will want plants that don’t require a lot of attention. Erosion is a major concern, so look at plants that have deep and/or fibrous roots, such ...

If the slope is steep and difficult to access, you will want plants that don’t require a lot of attention. Erosion is a major concern, so look at plants that have deep and/or fibrous roots, such ...

If the slope is steep and difficult to access, you will want plants that don’t require a lot of attention. Erosion is a major concern, so look at plants that have deep and/or fibrous roots, such ...

If the slope is steep and difficult to access, you will want plants that don’t require a lot of attention. Erosion is a major concern, so look at plants that have deep and/or fibrous roots, such ...

Master Gardener Laura Simpson has ideas for a reader who is looking to replace plants on a slope. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 71°F. Monday, June 16th 2025 e-Edition.