Stop fighting your steep front yard and start working with the natural slope.

Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada demonstrates how to transform an erosion-prone, difficult-to-mow sloped yard into a low-maintenance space. By focusing on soil stabilization, improved drainage, and strategic plant selection, you can create a functional landscape that offers year-round curb appeal.

Steep slopes often suffer from soil erosion during heavy rainfall and patchy grass growth that is challenging to maintain. Rather than attempting to level the grade, the project focuses on softening the incline and incorporating specific vegetation to anchor the earth.

The transformation utilizes organic leaf compost to enrich the soil, alongside specific plant choices like Panicum Virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’ switchgrass and a 10-gallon Green Laceleaf Japanese Maple tree to provide structure and stability.

Source: How to Landscape a Steep Front Yard | Ask This Old House