Hillside Landscaping: A Complete Guide to Successful Gardens on Sloping Ground

by Sunset Books

When it comes to slippery slopes, one thing you dont need is a steep learning curve. Thats why Sunset is releasing a new edition of its popular Hillside Landscaping book. Hundreds of photographs illustrate just how beautiful hillside gardens can be, accented with elements such as streams, terraces, and boulders. Step-by-step instructions guide you through basic construction techniques for walls, paths, steps, waterfalls, and more. The garden chapter includes top plants and how-tos for rock gardens and water gardens. Whether your slope is slight or imposing, youll find both inspiration and specifics here.

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction, Reference

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Cheri Tompkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful ideas fir measuring and plants to grow

[Pam Penick · Rating 3 out of 5]

I perused this helpful and inspirational book for ideas before building a timber-and-gravel path in my hillside garden. Basic constructions techniques for hillsides are found here: controlling erosion and drainage, grading, making terraces and retaining walls, etc. Plenty of design ideas and illustrating photos make this well worth reading if you have grade changes in your garden.

[Tom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the sunset books, they are more like magazines dedicated to a single article but this one is very good for my current projects

[Fed · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great ideas and reference when working with hillsides