16 sloping garden ideas to make more of your outdoor space

Not every garden is made the same - and more are on uneven ground than you might think. Sloping gardens allow you to create your dream outdoor space because of - rather than in spite of - the incline.

Gardens for sloped spaces are not simply a problem solver, in fact they can offer their own unique interest that you can't achieve with a flat area.

'A sloping garden can offer plenty of opportunities,' agrees Carlos Real, Lawn Care Expert and Managing Director, TotalLawn. 'You can create something truly beautiful with multiple heights and dimensions on a budget. It just requires a little more planning.'

'You might think you are limited to what can be planted on a steep slope, but there’s plenty of options, as many plants can be grown on an angle,' continues Carlos. 'A retaining wall is great for a hillside flower bed. Crevice-loving plants include trailing lobelia, rock cress, thyme, and candytuft. Take advantage of the slope and display your favourite plotted plants on the edges. It’s a great way to add a splash of colour! You can also select easy-care groundcover plants for slopes, such as: lamium, epimedium, lady’s mantle and mondo grass.'

So with thoughtful landscaping even the steepest and most fractured of gardens can be picturesque and practical.