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This backyard features a two-leveldeckwith a built-in, semi-inground pool that seamlessly connects the two levels together.

A rock garden is a great way to incorporate native plants.

a modern cabin with a sloped backyard

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This modern cabin’s backyard blends with its natural surroundings, with its combination of plants and natural rock.

Plant a Tiered Garden

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If your yard is on a steep hill, make it more manageable with a tiered garden.

a two level deck with a semi inground pool

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To make it even easier to manage, plant a rock garden as a low-maintenance garden option.

Plant Colorful Perennials

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Thesecolorful perennialshelp make the walk down to the pool feel relaxing.

A row of shrubs and landscape lighting create a relaxing ambiance for nighttime chats while enjoying fresh air.

A sloped backyard with wooden steps up to a house

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This sloped garden sits adjacent to a pool area for privacy while swimming and lounging.

The tile flooring is carried through to the steps that take you down to the backyard below.

The stairs make it easy to walk down from the house to the grassy backyard below.

a modern cabin with a sloped backyard

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This side yard features large boulders to help level the garden, while providing a pretty focal point.

A sloped yard with a low maintenance garden

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a backyard with steps leading to a pool and gazebo

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A modern back patio with steps leading to the backyard

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A covered brick patio with seating and a dining area

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a backyard pool with two lounge chairs

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a backyard with a fire pit area

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a back deck with stenciled tile flooring

Design byEmily Henderson/ Photo by Tessa Neustadt

A backyard with steps and a sloped garden

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A two level patio with lounge chairs

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A front home exterior with a sloped side yard with boulders

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A backyard with a large retaining wall made with boulders

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a japanese style garden

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