Designing gardens for sloping yards can be a challenge. Because hillsides are subject to erosion, a design must be sure to stabilize the soil. A well thought out garden design can help prevent soil runoff.
Most hillsides can be made relatively stable with plants, even shallow rooted groundcovers, such as ajuga and lily-of-the-valley are effective in preventing topsoil erosion. Plantings on a hillside should be diverse with a mix of groundcovers, shrubs, trees, and perennials. Utilizing a diverse mix of plants creates layers of vegetation which will help reduce the force of rainfall hitting the ground.
