There are many things that you may do while you are at home. Aside from redesigning the interior of your house or removing old decors this New Year, you may also begin managing your lawn. Focusing on your lawn does not only mean trimming down the weeds and cleaning some unnecessary stuff, for you may also start gardening as your new hobby this 2016.
Gardening may not only serve as a pastime for you. There are other known benefits that tending a garden may contribute to your body. Aside from aesthetic function, a garden may also serve as means of relaxation and releasing of stress.
However, there are many things to consider before you start digging and trimming. The first thing to consider aside from the garden type would be the situation of your lawn. Some lawns are actually steep or situated on a hillside. If such is the case, then you better follow some of the tips as highlighted by Laura Gaskill:
10 Creative Ways to Work With a Sloped Lot
Steep or hilly yards can pose some of the biggest landscaping challenges, but also some of the most beautiful solutions. Make the most of your sloped lot with artful stone, terraces, built-ins or even a slide
-Artful stonework. Go beyond the average retaining wall and opt for something extraordinary instead. These walls were created using dry stacked Arizona sandstone, slate and bluestone.
-Steel-lined steps. Corten is a steel that develops a patina over time, without causing corrosion to the metal. Here, it was used to form a retaining wall along a stepped path, leading from one zone to another on a hillside lot. Lush ornamental grasses soften the lines of the steel wall and concrete steps. Source...
The ideas above serve only a springboard for you to start. Of course each lawn has its unique situation, so better check on your property before changing or deciding to pursue gardening. If you are having a hard time, you can always check with your professional landscape artist.
