A steep slope doesn’t have to sit unused. 
AG Landscaping designs tiered gardens in Colorado Springs that break a sloped yard into level, usable sections connected by short retaining structures, turning a hard-to-mow hillside into planting beds, seating areas, or additional yard space. Many lots here carry real grade change, a legacy of Front Range foothill terrain rather than flat prairie, and tiering is often the most practical way to make that land usable.
What’s Included
What’s Included
Tiering combines short retaining walls or boulder terracing with planting design suited to each level. Lower tiers might hold a patio or lawn area, while upper tiers work well for garden beds or xeriscape plantings that need less water anyway on a slope. Irrigation can be built into the tiered design when the project calls for it.
Working With the Land, Not Against It
Tiering a sloped lot the right way also manages spring runoff, directing snowmelt through the terraces instead of letting it erode a single unbroken slope. Native, short-grass prairie plantings on upper tiers need less supplemental water and hold soil better than turf ever would on a grade, which matters given how little rain Colorado Springs gets through the growing season.
Our Process
Our Process
- Slope assessment and consultation on how you want to use the space
- Tier layout and planting design
- Terracing construction
- Planting installation
- Final walkthrough
Why Choose AG Landscaping
Colorado Springs and Castle Rock have no shortage of sloped lots, particularly in newer neighborhoods built into hillside terrain. We design tiered gardens around the actual grade of your property instead of a generic terracing template.
Service Area
Colorado Springs, Monument, Palmer Lake, Black Forest, Peyton, Castle Rock, and Castle Pines.
What Customers Say
What Customers Say
