We have an odd shaped lot (1.17ac.) it is triangular. The majority of our land is on the left side(if facing the house.) But the further to the left the more angular the property goes. And we are quite set back from the road which is nice and private.

The front is a work in progress, we are going to replace the walkway and make gardens int he front. The issue is the backyard. (pics below)

We have a VERY large deck and then there is a steep hill, and a flat wooded area above the hill. Approximately 20 ft beyond the top of the hill is ours. It is angled so the right side goes back much farther than 20ft.

We originally wanted to clear the hill and part of the woods and build a retaining wall. We have moved in recently and have not had time to get quotes on that yet.

The other option would be to create steps that would lead to a cleared upper tier of the yard. I was thinking of maybe still clearing a little of the hill and making a raised bed/retaining wall.

Any opinions on these options. We are open to any advice/suggestions anyone may have. We are DIY'ers when we can. I am not sure which one of these options would be the least expensive either.

If anyone has any pics of "tiered yards like the one I described above I would appreciate any pics for inspiration. I have looked ont he net but mostly see small tiered gardens. As you can see in the pics we have started clearing a lot of pines out so far to make room.

Pics of backyard:The closer area in the picture has more land behind it. The further you get past the deck it angles in.

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Here is a view from the left side of property looking into the yard at the hill.

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Thank you so much in advance for any advice you may have!

Ruth