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nearly vertical lawn? It's not so hard as it looks: Start with a reel mower near the base, and then take a little off the top with a string trimmer.
dramatic lawn in Laguna Beach
By Kathleen N. Brenzel | Photography by Bret Gum
PYRAMIDS ARE MADE for climbing. That's what architect Ryan Singer realized the first time he clambered atop one of the two 8-footers shown here. "I could see everything—the ocean and the house I designed—from a fresh perspective
the verticality of the bluestone steps that carry into the lawn
beautiful stone house, interesting terraced lawn
tiered lawn. way better than sloping!
Linear, terraced lawn and steps; stone color matches roof color
Aerate your lawn too. If you haven't aerated your lawn in a couple of years, now is the time. Lawns get compacted by foot traffic, pets and children playing, making the soil hard. Grass roots have a difficult time growing in compacted soil, and aeration is a way to loosen it up. Rent an aerator from your local
Top-dress the lawn with 1/2 inch of compost afterward and water in well for a healthy lawn.