Before
This very steep hill (27 feet of elevation change) was all grass which presented safety concerns for the older couple who maintained the yard. Regularly visiting grandchildren needed a place to play away from the road. Additional safety measures were needed around deck at the back of the house.
After
Two tiers of 4 foot high rock walls were placed to create level areas for planting. Instead of lawn, the entire hillside was planted with flowering shrubs that would fill in the space within a few years to eliminate weeding (as well as mowing). A new ramp was added to navigate to the backyard. Plantings around the back deck prevented inadverdant steps off the edge as well as defined the play area for children.
