{"id":27712,"date":"2023-10-13T19:54:26","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T08:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/?p=27712"},"modified":"2023-10-13T19:54:26","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T08:54:26","slug":"sloping-garden-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/uk\/sloping-garden-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Sloping garden ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sloping gardens might seem challenging to decorate, but they have a lot of potential. Because of its angle, a sloping garden is the perfect space for rock gardens, terraced flower beds, and anything that requires layering.<\/p>\n<p>Making a few intentional adjustments can have your sloping garden accommodate whatever style you\u2019d like. Plus, add accessibility features like ramps, railings, and steps for everyone\u2019s safety.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you get started, here\u2019s a collection of sloping garden ideas. Ready to transform your tricky space into a functional, useful area? Read on to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Landscape lighting\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45008\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215740\/elegant-garden-landscape-lighting.jpg\" alt=\"elegant garden landscape lighting\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215740\/elegant-garden-landscape-lighting.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215740\/elegant-garden-landscape-lighting-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215740\/elegant-garden-landscape-lighting-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/landscaping\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landscape<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lighting adds so much warmth to an area. Adding lighting to your garden can create more depth and dimension.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Tall groomed trees<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45009\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215740\/spiral-cut-garden-landscaping.jpg\" alt=\"spiral-cut garden landscaping\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215740\/spiral-cut-garden-landscaping.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215740\/spiral-cut-garden-landscaping-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215740\/spiral-cut-garden-landscaping-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play with height by incorporating various plants into your open space. Tall trees, for example, can be cut clean to add more visual interest to your garden. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Fantastic foliage and flowers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45010\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215739\/colourful-floral-landscaping.jpg\" alt=\"colourful garden flowerbed\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215739\/colourful-floral-landscaping.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215739\/colourful-floral-landscaping-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215739\/colourful-floral-landscaping-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing different plant varieties will give your garden so much character and charm. Allowing the florals to line the slope of pathways can also give the space a more magical feel.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Corten steel<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45011\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215738\/corten-steel-potting.jpg\" alt=\"corten steel potting\" width=\"1276\" height=\"822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215738\/corten-steel-potting.jpg 1276w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215738\/corten-steel-potting-1200x773.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215738\/corten-steel-potting-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215738\/corten-steel-potting-768x495.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corten steel, or weathering steel, is a sturdy material commonly used outdoors. It\u2019s a great material to use for adding structure to plant landscaping. Plus, the rich terracotta colour adds to the overall look of a sloping garden landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Multi-level garden<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45012\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215738\/multilevel-garden-beds.jpg\" alt=\"multi-level garden beds with natural stone landscaping\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215738\/multilevel-garden-beds.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215738\/multilevel-garden-beds-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215738\/multilevel-garden-beds-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your sloping garden is quite steep, adding stairs and many retaining walls will help create a safe and equally modern look.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Natural stone walls<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45013\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215737\/natural-stone-landscaping-with-steps.jpg\" alt=\"natural stone landscaping border\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215737\/natural-stone-landscaping-with-steps.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215737\/natural-stone-landscaping-with-steps-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215737\/natural-stone-landscaping-with-steps-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Natural stone walls are a great material to use as an accent piece. The earthy colour can help break up too much green in the space without looking too out of place.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Stone slab steps<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45014\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215737\/stone-slab-steps-in-garden.jpg\" alt=\"oversized stone slab steps\" width=\"1200\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215737\/stone-slab-steps-in-garden.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215737\/stone-slab-steps-in-garden-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215737\/stone-slab-steps-in-garden-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want an even more authentic look to your garden? Opt for natural stone slabs for stairs. It blends effortlessly into the landscape while also looking effortlessly sophisticated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Sloping entrance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45015\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215736\/sloping-garden-home-entrance.jpg\" alt=\"stone stairs in sloping garden entrance\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215736\/sloping-garden-home-entrance.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215736\/sloping-garden-home-entrance-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215736\/sloping-garden-home-entrance-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sloping entrance can bring a dramatic edge to your home. Shrubbery along the facade with a well-kept front yard can go a long way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Decorative waterfall<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45016\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215736\/natural-stone-waterfall.jpg\" alt=\"decorative waterfall made of natural stone\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215736\/natural-stone-waterfall.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215736\/natural-stone-waterfall-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215736\/natural-stone-waterfall-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a sloping garden means it\u2019s easy to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/services\/water-feature-installation\/\">natural waterfall<\/a>. A good landscape design can make all the difference in stunning your open space.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Solid block barrier<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45017\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215735\/solid-block-garden-border.jpg\" alt=\"solid block steps and garden border\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215735\/solid-block-garden-border.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215735\/solid-block-garden-border-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215735\/solid-block-garden-border-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Clean your garden with natural-coloured blocks to separate your plants from pathways and lounge areas. This can help protect any beautiful blooms you\u2019ve added to your space.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11. Outdoor amphitheatre<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45018\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215734\/sunken-outdoor-seating.jpg\" alt=\"cosy sunken outdoor seating\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215734\/sunken-outdoor-seating.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215734\/sunken-outdoor-seating-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215734\/sunken-outdoor-seating-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have the space for it, why not create your outdoor amphitheatre? Set up a projector for movie nights or a stage for your kids to perform and put on a show. You could invite all your family and friends to enjoy this large amphitheatre with all its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/landscaping\/levelling\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">levels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12. Lined with shrubbery\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45019\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215734\/shrubbery-lined-garden-path.jpg\" alt=\"shrubbery lined cobblestone path\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215734\/shrubbery-lined-garden-path.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215734\/shrubbery-lined-garden-path-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215734\/shrubbery-lined-garden-path-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opting for a paved garden pathway lined with shrubbery can easily elevate a space&#8217;s look.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13. Decorative gravel and paved steps<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45020\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215733\/decorative-gravel-in-garden.jpg\" alt=\"decorative gravel in garden\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215733\/decorative-gravel-in-garden.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215733\/decorative-gravel-in-garden-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215733\/decorative-gravel-in-garden-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for a more low-maintenance approach to your garden? Chat with your local <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/landscaping\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">landscaper<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about creating a custom path that works perfectly with gravel over your plant area.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14. Lounge area<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45021\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215733\/stairs-to-garden-entrance.jpg\" alt=\"lounge area in garden patio\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215733\/stairs-to-garden-entrance.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215733\/stairs-to-garden-entrance-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215733\/stairs-to-garden-entrance-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Create a comfortable space at the centre of your sloping garden. Line it with enough trees to shield you from too much sunlight, and use the space for breakfast, tea, or just a lazy afternoon lounge.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15. Architectural landscaping<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45022\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215732\/architectural-landscape-design.jpg\" alt=\"architectural landscape with granite steps \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215732\/architectural-landscape-design.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215732\/architectural-landscape-design-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215732\/architectural-landscape-design-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019ve got a large garden area to work with, chatting with an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/landscaping\/landscape-architects\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">architectural landscaper<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the best option. Architectural landscapers can design the perfect garden area that will suit your space perfectly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16. Stepping stones<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45023\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215731\/garden-pond-stepping-stones.jpg\" alt=\"garden pond footpath\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215731\/garden-pond-stepping-stones.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215731\/garden-pond-stepping-stones-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215731\/garden-pond-stepping-stones-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215731\/garden-pond-stepping-stones-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Creating a footpath is a fantastic way to weave in winding lines that mimic the natural pattern of bushes and ponds.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17. Rock garden<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45024\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215731\/rock-garden-landscape.jpg\" alt=\"rock garden landscape\" width=\"1200\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215731\/rock-garden-landscape.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215731\/rock-garden-landscape-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215731\/rock-garden-landscape-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Embrace nature and work with material that suits the outdoors perfectly: rocks. A mish-mash of every sized rock can go a long way in creating variety in the space.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18. Wood pathway<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45025\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215730\/wood-slab-pathway.jpg\" alt=\"wood slab pathway\" width=\"1200\" height=\"725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215730\/wood-slab-pathway.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215730\/wood-slab-pathway-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215730\/wood-slab-pathway-768x464.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s better than working with stone? Wood. It\u2019s another great alternative to utilising natural material without breaking the bank on your landscaping.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19. Brick features\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45026\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215730\/brick-features-in-garden.jpg\" alt=\"decorative brick features\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215730\/brick-features-in-garden.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215730\/brick-features-in-garden-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215730\/brick-features-in-garden-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bricks are yet another ideal weatherproof material you can use in your garden. Adding a trellis can prove a great investment, which you can use for future events like parties, weddings, or simple get-togethers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20. Patio area<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45027\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215729\/spiral-staircase-in-patio.jpg\" alt=\"garden patio landscape with spiral staircase\" width=\"1200\" height=\"791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215729\/spiral-staircase-in-patio.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215729\/spiral-staircase-in-patio-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23215729\/spiral-staircase-in-patio-768x506.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cosy patio will go a long way. Make sure to incorporate stable steps and good lighting to make it easily accessible at any time of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve found a sloping garden idea from this collection but don\u2019t know how to make it happen, connect with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/landscaping\/landscape-designers\/\">garden landscape professional<\/a> to see how to make your dream landscaping come to life.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Create interest in your backyard by building in functional levels!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":72,"featured_media":45024,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[396],"tags":[],"language":["en-GB"],"class_list":["post-27712","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-other-gb"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>20 Sloping garden ideas - Airtasker Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Create interest in your backyard by building in functional levels! 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