Backyard up hill ideas
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Johnchip on Nov 09, 2016Your diamond in the rough! Set a budget, (maybe double it). Then go to look at backyard slope makeovers online. There are so many great examples. (I love water features). But knowing your budget is the key to helping you.Helpful Reply
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Stephanie corley on Nov 09, 2016I had a backyard that was worse than this and it is beautiful now. I could n ot landscape it all in one year so I picked a small area and landscaped it and in the areas I put flower seeds in the area. I went to Lowes regularly to buy discounted plants. Check out the Master Gardening Program in her area through the extention services of your state. They have many vlounteers to help you. Also, contact a close university program for landscape design and ask for help. You have a wonderful opportunity to create your own palet.Helpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on Nov 09, 2016https://www.pinterest.com/explore/sloped-back...Helpful Reply
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Virginia on Nov 09, 2016I suggest removing 3-4 of those shade trees and then plant a small orchard, especially 2 Apricot trees of different types, 3-4 peach trees, at least 1 nut tree ( in a spot that you want shade), and at least 3 rows of Raspberries and 3 rows of another type berry. All the fruit/nuts listed are expensive to buy and fairly easy to grow. Add a small garden in a spot that gets all day sun. And plant a lot of 'cutting' type flowers all over and a 'Baby's Breath' flowering bush to get cuttings to go with any flower in a vase. Don't build a deck as those add to your property tax in most areas...but do make a patio of cement or stone (which will not add to your taxes). Put it under or near your nut tree.Helpful Reply
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Lynne Forrestal on Nov 09, 2016you will need a full plan and then put into place a section at a time assuming money is not unlimited. I suggest , getting a landscaper in to give professional suggests. I suggest hardscape, of retaining walls, / water fall, with stream, perhaps a small patio and then a few steps down another terrace. so you have several "rooms " or areas to enjoy . a long term projectHelpful Reply
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Robert Heath on Nov 10, 2016Would help to know total dimension and how much higher in feet the very back is.Helpful Reply
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Robert Heath on Nov 10, 2016Under the trees you could make a deck or patio, so don't rip them out yetHelpful Reply
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Mar7834734 on Nov 10, 2016Agreed to above statement. Start with one area; improve soil; use the terrace stones to "support" the different levels. Check your area for garden clubs for plants - plant perennials for your area. DO PLANT RESEARCH to avoid invasive plants. Have fun!!! Do a three year plan. :0)Helpful Reply
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SA Jane on Nov 11, 2016You might want to look at keyhole gardening, on hills you can make one end deeper with key portion facing a path. It kind of looks like what may have been there before, hard to tell from just one image.Helpful Reply
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Cwh6899259 on Nov 12, 2016Multi terrace it. You could have different zones on different terraces. Lots of work, but it could be really lovely. Barbecue area, gazebo area, arbors, flower area, grass area, etc.Helpful Reply
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Jst12206294 on Nov 12, 2016Everyone has great ideas :-) website is Awesome !!!!Helpful Reply
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Its6268865 on Nov 13, 2016Not sure where your daughter lives but if it is an area that gets much rain, (it looks very green) it would be wise to check with a drainage expert. Too much water coming down that hill might affect the integrity of the foundation.Helpful Reply
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DORLIS on Nov 13, 2016Looks like she is on a bluff like I am. The only solution is terracing the hill. Make sure whoever does it, that you allow good drainage by the walls or you will end up with holes opening up when you get a heavy rain. Walls and large stone steps from one level to another. Good luck!!!!!Helpful Reply
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Jst12206294 on Nov 13, 2016Alot of great help & ideas thanks all.Helpful Reply
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Bbe14723014 on Nov 13, 2016waterfallHelpful Reply
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Dixie on Nov 13, 2016Your daughter should get a landscape architect to help her. If there are heavy rains, her home could be flooded. If not done properly, that will surely happen and be devastating. I would suggest she also sign up for flood insurance immediately, just in case. There's a certain amount of time before a flood that you must have the insurance in order that it pay off. After she has the problem corrected, she can cancel it if she wants.Helpful Reply
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Jst12206294 on Nov 13, 2016Problems Resolved everyone gave great ideas :-) That is to AllHelpful Reply
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Mim10497992 on Nov 14, 2016Terrace the yardHelpful Reply
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Sophia,M.,McConnery on Nov 14, 2016I would go rock garden all the way!Helpful Reply
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Jst12206294 on Nov 14, 2016Yard ideas resolved thank you all for the ideas :-)Helpful Reply
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Carte on Nov 14, 2016If you have the funds I would go with rock garden and water fall from top to bottom with water pump to return to topHelpful Reply
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Nancy Nagler on Nov 15, 2016These are great ideas. A part of the rock garden could have some ground cover and perhaps some wild flowers, depending on the light levels. The waterfall is a wonderful idea. Perhaps put a small pond at the bottom with water lilies. It has great potential.Helpful Reply
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Holly Samson on Nov 15, 2016I agree with Nancy...water garden and rock garden!Helpful Reply
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