How Do You Landscape A Hillside With Rocks?
Hillside landscaping presents the challenge of preventing erosion and creating an attractive area on a slope. Homeowners or commercial landowners need to assess a number of factors, including climate, amount of sun, and the composition of the hillside–quality of the soil, amount of rock and clay)–and how to water the area. Transform the hillside into an oasis with a rock garden of dramatic boulders and plantings designed to preserve topsoil. Use a shovel to determine if there is enough soil on the hillside for deep-rooted plants. Some trees and shrubs will grow in a foot of soil, most require more. Pick four sites on the hillside to put in large plants. Dig to a depth of 15 inches (if possible) at each location. Steve Boulden of S&S Designed Landscaping points out that home landscaping uses the same methods as nature to prevent erosion: plants and rocks. Look at some rocks and boulders and check prices. Consider color preferences, weight and sizes. For example, lava rock is porous an
