Difficult to access, prone to erosion or dry soil, banks and slopes can be challenging for most gardeners. Planting them up with the right plants will help counter erosion, slow water runoff, provide quick coverage and reduce maintenance. There are many types of shrubs, perennials, vigorous vines or groundcovers that can be used. Not to forget colorful wildflowers to add a very natural look.

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A Brightly Colored Path

Awash with color, these terracota slab stones steps are closely adorned with Verbena 'Homestead Purple' (Verbena Canadensis), a vigorous, award-winning perennial that blooms its heart out in a profuse display of rich, bright purple blossoms from late spring

Derviss Design, Mexican Bush Sage, Salvia Leucantha, Pride of Madeira, Echium Candicans, Echium Fastuosum, Maiden Grass, Eulalia, Miscanthus Sinensis, David Austin English Rose 'Graham Thomas', Lavender 'Provence'

A Steep Hillside Is Turned Into A Lush Landscape

Using a fairly basic Mediterranean plant palette, this steep hillside has been turned into a lush landscape that is also easy to care for! When in full bloom, this hillside burst with colors.

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