This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun backyard stone landscaping in San Francisco.

This is an example of a huge traditional hillside concrete paver formal garden in New York.

Gravel pathway leads to sport court on upper terrace of sloped shade garden. Natural stone walls create spaces within hillside garden.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary shade backyard gravel outdoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court in Portland for summer.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional partial sun hillside stone formal garden in Baltimore for summer.

Photo of a huge traditional hillside concrete paver formal garden in New York.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional partial sun hillside stone formal garden in Baltimore for summer.

A Meditation Garden on a gentle slope allows the homeowners a view from the house. Winter interest is provided by a generous use of evergreens and structural deciduous plantings.

The redwood deck is perched alongside the residence in this Northern California Hillside Landscape Sanctuary and opens up to the serene views of the distance hills. Design and Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design http://www.digyourgarden.com

Just one of the many plant groupings comprised of succulents and other low-water plantings that thrive in this Northern California hillside sanctuary. The Cuphea (large firecracker plant) with orange flowers is a non-stop bloomer. the Agave 'Blue Glow' and the Chalk Sticks (Senecio mandraliscae) succulents offer a beautiful contrast with colors and textures. Design and Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design http://www.digyourgarden.com

Storage space under the natural cedar deck
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern partial sun backyard landscaping in Portland with decking.

This rustic outdoor soaking tub is set in a natural stone patio raised to meet the same grade as the master bedroom. A large flagstone step connects to the adjacent pathways which meander through this steeply sloped backyard.

The hewn limestone planter creates separation and provides transition between the drive and the sloping back gardens - Jeff Stapleton
Design ideas for a small traditional full sun hillside stone formal garden.

Custom built-in bench with storage cabinets provide additional seating for outdoor dining and space to tuck away garden tools.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern partial sun backyard landscaping in Portland with decking.

Gravel pathway leads to sport court on upper terrace of sloped shade garden. Natural stone walls create spaces within hillside garden.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and shade backyard gravel retaining wall landscape in Portland for summer.

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Design ideas for a traditional hillside landscaping in New York.

Gravel pathway leads to sport court on upper terrace of sloped shade garden. Natural stone walls create spaces within hillside garden.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and shade backyard gravel retaining wall landscape in Portland for summer.

Whether large hand-picked granite boulders or smaller hand-cut flag stones, these stone steps gracefully lead over sloping hillsides planted with lush perennial to inviting destinations. Photography: Laurel Stacy Photography

This vast hillside in San Anselmo, Northern California has evolved over the years and is the personal sanctuary of Landscape Designer Eileen Kelly, owner of Dig Your Garden Landscape Design. Succulents have always been one of Eileen's favorites for their dramatic textures and low-water needs. Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design http://www.digyourgarden.com

A huge level change within this backyard required extensive armor stone wall to allow for the pool, patio and lush garden on a slope. Natural stone steps allow access to the low maintenance and drought tolerant garden and forested area beyond. Perennials prevail in this garden that boasts both colourful foliage and bountiful blooms making this space one of four season interest. Landscape Design and Photography by Melanie Rekola