Terracing creates useable level space in an otherwise sloping yard. Does your yard slope, and do you have a sense of hopelessness concerning its functional use? It would cost a small fortune to have a ...

When you’re thinking ahead to outdoor projects, it makes sense to consider the slope of your yard. Many developers flatten sloping sites to make construction more economical and backyards more usable.

Sloping yards have their good points–like ready-made sledding in the winter. But this time of year, they are tough to mow and can be difficult to use, if there’s no flat space for a garden or a picnic ...