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Hillside Landscaping

May 15, 2019

Fortunately, we Duluthians live on a hill and enjoy the beautiful views.  Unfortunately, the views of our yard aren’t always as beautiful, because hillsides are one of the hardest obstetrical to overcome in a landscape. Many of you have probably just given up on the idea of ever having a beautiful and useful hillside landscape, but take heart! We can work with you to create a beautiful and usable landscape. There are several alternatives Miller Creek has used to address a hillside landscapes:

Natural Rock Pocket Gardens

hillside landscapes with natural rock pocket gardens

Boulder walls with stone stairs is a classic way tame a hillside.

Hillside landscapes with boulder walls and stone stairs

Terraced Modular Walls

Hillside landscapes with terraced modular walls

Stepped Planter Boxes

Hillside landscapes with stepped planter boxes

Raised Fruit Garden Beds

Hillside landscapes with raised fruit garden beds

This 2017 install shows a how we used native plants, boulders, and natural stairs and stepping stones, to transform the modern home hillside.

Hillside landscapes with native plants, boulders, natural stairs and stepping stones