What do you do with an incline part of your yard?

You could always do a rock garden in that area:

https://www.pinterest.com/wwwdreamyardcom/rock-garden-ideas/

We put a cement pad in with a retaining wall in the Fall. you can check out our project here to give you some ideas. https://karupp-did.net/pour-a-cement-pad-diy/ You will have to talk to a professional to see if the retaining wall you have could support a cement pad.:). Good luck!

The pine tree is going to shade most anything you put there plus it is why the dirt is so dry. Maybe you could try putting some different size, height and color containers with flowers under the trees.

If the soil is really hard you might have to till it up so things will grow in it. If you don't have a tiller you can rent one at Home depot. Loosen the soil with the tiller and then add peat moss and maybe sand to lighten the soil and till it in. Once the soil is arable you could plant grass, sod or a ground cover. You don't say how steep the slope is. If cutting it with a lawn mower would be a problem, you might plant some Juniper, which is a low growing evergreen that only get maybe 18 inches high but spreads 3 feet, or some other low growing shrub that blooms but doesn't require pruning. Good Luck.

Hello. Lawn renovation can be an ongoing project. It can be exasperating and involve more work than you might expect...at least thats how I feel!

Soil tests are always recommended every few years. Most every speaker in my master gardeners class recommend this for optimal way to address all your soil and garden circumstances. The soil test box and instructions can be obtained from your local cooperative extension, unless you want your lawn service to do it.

You have to have a good soil to meet your needs to growing grass or any vegetable gardening. From there you will find out the labs recommendations to promote the growing conditions to include fertilize lime ( pH adjustment) in addition to aerate and seed If grass is desired.

Our turf situation we are found that core aeration is extremely effective to help break up the soil and get better results from seeding. Generally done in the fall aeration and overseeding with top dressing can really improve your turf’s appearance. Another good general amendment to your garden and turf is a top dressing of organic matter, such as aged compost. This can be spread up to three inches deep on the garden surface and allowed to naturally incorporate into the soil. Amendments should be applied to the entire garden, not to individual plants or planting holes.

Beyond organic material, added amendments should be governed by those results of a soil test. Consider obtaining a test kit for around $10 from your county extension office, and many garden centers. The results will explain what should be added for your specific site.

Lastly -tips specifically for your location/ planting zone —for the best local professional advice—I would highly suggest contacting your cooperative extension. These offices are manned by volunteer master gardeners on site there waiting to answer the communities questions that know your local situation quite well.

Master gardeners are required to volunteer back designated hours ( plus continuing education) each year to maintain MG certification -this community outreach and education is their goal. Consider googling up your local extensions office contact number. I hope this helps.