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About Russel Ray
Expertise
I can answer questions about water-wise landscaping, xeriscaping, and using native vegetation, cactus, and succulents to create a home paradise that won't increase your water bill.
Experience
My wise ol' grandmother got me started with cactus and succulents 42 years ago. The rest, as they say, is history.
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National Association of Certified Home Inspectors, Better Business Bureau of San Diego
Education/Credentials
After graduating from Texas A&M University, I started a plant-sitting business in Houston to take care of the house plants when people went on vacation. That went on for five years before I moved back to College Station and started several businesses, one of which was a landscaping business specializing in "dry" landscaping.
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The privilege of working with people.
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You are here: Experts > Home/Garden > Exterior Decorating > Landscaping & Design > Slope Landscaping
Expert: Russel Ray - 9/24/2008
Question
I have a big steep and big slope in my back yard. Any idea how to landcape it with low cost? I prefer some drought-resistant plants on the slope. Your recommendation is very appreciated
Answer
Hey, Cindy.
There are many things you can do. I like to terrace them and then create little platforms here and there where I can put some large pots with plants in them.
To hold the hillside together, I like ice plant, especially some of the newer varieties with their non-standard colors, such as pink, orange, golden, white, and vibrant red. Verbena also does well on hillsides.
You don't have to landscape all of it at one time. I rarely do. I'll plan everything, determine the cost, and then do each month what my budget will allow.
Check out the following file for some ideas. All the plants in the file, except one, were or are on properties of mine.
http://www.russel-ray.com/reports/Vegetation.pdf
Contact me at russel@russel-ray.com if you have more questions or start a new question since follow-up questions are difficult to do on this site.
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