Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Backyard horticultural background, 3d rendering Your property might sit in a depression, or perhaps you have a majestic view from ...

When Esther Hayden moved into her Seven Oaks home in 1990, the hillside in her backyard — similar to many found throughout Rancho Bernardo — had mostly ground cover and was spotted with a few trees.

Sloping, uneven yards can make gardening a hassle or sometimes completely impossible. But having a sloped backyard does not mean that you can't maintain a successful garden. Instead, you may need to ...