This unique garden planted on a sloping lot incorporates a series of pocket gardens to soften the descending stone steps. Boxwoods provide the perfect shape and form.
These levels are a great way to work with a backyard space that is set on a hillside. Instead of fighting the hill — work with it! Adding raised flower or vegetable beds would provide the same effect, and require less maintenance than gardens with borders.
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horizontal with some sort of designed topper. Like that only the bottom board can possibly wick moisture & only one that would have to be replaced if necessary.
added by Carl C. Oldenburg AIA to lattice (3 days ago)