Instead of steps, large loosely laid flat rocks for the hill to terraced levels.
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Same idea for in front of current ledge retaining wall to start up hill from patio level.
Or wood with stones or sand instead of large rocks.
Or wood stead of stones with gravel of sand.
Like these terrace walls, country feel.
Terrace wall style is attractive.
We have sprinklers on slope, so maybe this is a possibility.
Poured concrete but using textured creative forms?
Could be curving shaped
Pergola for roses, and dining area extending over french doors, but slanted and sealed for fans.
Slanted roof with lighting, slanting one way, forward for draining rainfall.
HIll foliage, maybe grapes somewhere?
JUNIPER evergreen offers lots of options, see next...
shapeable, height controllable
Good low grow border?
Goes well with other plants and colors
Instead of steps, large loosely laid flat rocks for the hill to terraced levels.
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