Flat, even landscapes are often coveted in backyards. However, flat backyards are not always found. Fortunately, varied terrain does not mean certain landscaping plans are entirely off limits, ...

Spring is just around the corner, and thoughts of new landscaping are on everyone’s mind. But something very old is one of the newest and most modern trends occupying people’s minds: gabions — wire ...

The suburbs of Chicago are flat–but not perfectly flat. Just about every yard has some fall to it, and some lots have significant fall. If you want to create a level or nearly level surface for a ...

Retaining walls are hardscaping heroes, making challenging locations more workable and preventing erosion in your outdoor space so it stays safe. In sloped backyards, retaining walls are especially ...

Keathley Landscaping, a Dallas-based landscape design and installation company, has expanded its custom stonework and ...

When you work in the hilly terrain of Birmingham, you begin to realize that flat land is of a premium here. Many home sites have been cut into the hillside in order to gain a level footing for which ...

In the yard, a retaining wall serves a very simple purpose: to hold soil back to better utilize the terrain. From foot-high garden borders to towering walls that enclose an entire property, retaining ...

When the rains first started in Southern California, Ed Heinlein didn’t think the damage to his Azusa property would be so bad. Surely, the 65-year-old homeowner thought, his backyard retaining wall, ...