Vegetable Garden On A Slope

A very gentle slope is not much different than a flats garden but a steeper slope certainly is.
Vegetable garden on a slope. South facing slopes are warmer and less subject to damaging frosts. To make it easier on yourself you can install steps carve paths at the side and even install hardscape elements such as rocks wood etc. Because water always runs downhill it is always best to stabilize a slope with reinforced beds that run across the slope.
Use a slope to create garden art. An ideal design is comprised of beds sized to fit the hillside in ways that make them easy to plant and maintain. Planting on the slope enables you to view the distinct planting pattern while enjoying a meal on the patio.
Gardening on a slope is no child s play because accessing the garden becomes troublesome when the land isn t flat. For instance moisture loving plants thrive best near the bottom of the slope. For best success the vegetable garden should be located on a south or southeastern slope.
For my hillside vegetable garden i chose to create 4 x 6 1 2 x 1 8 m beds. Start by making a side view drawing of your slope as shown below. Aug 30 2020 explore kelly keith s board vegetable gardens on a slope on pinterest.
Planning a terraced vegetable garden. See gardening on a hillside for more details on these challenges and some solutions. See more ideas about vegetable garden garden beds raised garden.