See Hardscaping 101: Retaining Walls. Above: Granite stairs bordered by ferns are cut into the hillside. Photograph courtesy of Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design , from After the Hurricane ...

Turn That Uneven Ground into a Stunning Outdoor Retreat Sloped backyards are common in many parts of Washington, especially in hilly or forested areas. While they may look challenging to work with, a ...

As they turned and ran down the steep slope, the mountain erupted ... Ecologists now study Lassen's landscape to see what the future may bring to the terrain around St. Helens.