TIPS FOR LANDSCAPING ON A SLOPING SITE

Critical issues to work with – and around

1 MAKE A PLAN

This is the most crucial step of them all! Tick off your lifestyle wishlist, but, more practically, have the site surveyed to work out levels and check if you need planning approvals. A professional planting scheme will also ensure garden beds integrate with the overall design.

RAISE THE WALLS There’s a wide range of material options on offer for any retaining walls needed. Looks aside, also review their ongoing maintenance and the cost of handling your materials.

HYDRO MATTERS Drainage should be an important part of your plan. Changing the natural water flow with walls means you’ll need agricultural drains to take it away. Drain the water to another part of the garden or into an approved stormwater system.

MAINTENANCEFREE MATERIALS Metal elements like the louvred pergola, rusting steel garden bed edging and terraces add extra design dimension, minus ongoing maintenance to keep them looking good.

Make sure to leave room in your landscaping budget for plants they’re the icing on the cake of your design!

CUT LEAF DAISY SEDGE KALANCHOE LILLY PILLY GYMEA LILY DIANELLA LAMB’S EARS COASTAL ROSEMARY