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Correction, installation of 120+ linear foot of interlocking block wall (on side was 70, plus another 50+)

It looks much better. Are you going to add plantings to the back slope to stabilize? A few planters to soften up the new wall would look great.

Cindy, we have some existing plantings embedded that help the slope and we've been here a few years with significant rain and it's held up. With that said, we are going to try something low maintenance in the future and try til fill it up with some larger succulents and grasses. I like the idea of some planters against the wall.

laceyvail 6A, WV:It works for us, since we wanted something low maintenance and have a whole huge slope of dirt behind it to fill with plantings at some point. We now have a place to put our trash cans out of sight, previously we had to drag it to the other side of the house for parties where there is no front yard access.

Think unstructured plants like ornamental grasses that will add movement when the wind blows and soften the look. Of course, I would love some color, as well, but that's me. Hybiscus, maybe? What is your climate?

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The stone at the transition corner of the wall and the terrace is very nice, and the pergola is lovely. You’ll have some nice evenings on your new terrace :)

I love it! Nice improvement. I'm all for low maintenance. You can always add colorful pots for softness .

What a transformation of what appears to be a difficult lot! Are you located in CA?

That picture looking at a slope from under a pergola -- that's your yard? If so I love what you did. I love how you confined your lawn to one simple rectangle, and I can see that whole slope full of grasses, flowers, etc to give living interest to your backyard. Great job!

Yes, the slope up to the horizontal fence is our property. I live in Southern California.

Fabulous job. Amazing transformation --but what no fire-pit???

Wow! What an amazing work! Aren't you going to add more plants?

There is a lot of hardscape but can understand the need for low maintenance if the yard is especially large and you have ample space for foliage elsewhere.

Wow great job! It looks so pristine and much more welcoming!

Love it!! What a pretty and inviting yard!