Landscaping a hill

[PoohBWV]

We have a waterfall that goes into our swimming pool and the backside of the waterfall is currently grass. Needless to say it is a real pain to cut, so we want to take it out and landscape it. The area is about 15' across and 4' high. I like tall grasses and am thinking about putting them on either side of the waterfall but am stumped about the backside where the grass currently is. I have thought about just planting ground cover - ajuga maybe - but wonder if I should also have some actual plants. This area is in full sun. It is a fairly steep slope right now, but we could probably change that. Any suggestions?

 

[Snowwark]

It's always nice to see you here, Peggy. Your backyard sounds wonderful already!!

Oldkicker posted a while ago with a similar problem. Here's the link that I gave him at the time. You might find it helpful.

Plants For Steep Inclines

Or, you might want to try - Terracing

Ajuga would look very pretty, but I'm a little biased, I love blue flowers! I think the grasses are a great idea!!

Any other suggestions for Peggy, Buds?

 

[PoohBWV]

Thanks for the links Kim. I'll be off to the garden centres in the morning!

 

[PoohBWV]

Finally got everything dug, soil amended, planted and mulched. Whew! It's always more work than you anticipate, but the results are well worth it.

 

[Mamu]

What kind of plants did you end up planting on the hill.

 

[DixieDreamer]

I am curious too!