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    Slopes

    From Steep to Stylish: Smart Slope Solutions

    Slopes present both a design challenge and an amazing opportunity. At Field Outdoor Spaces, we specialize in turning sloped areas into dynamic, beautiful, and functional outdoor environments—using carefully selected local rocks, plantings, or a blend of both. We’ll guide you through every step—design choices, budgeting, maintenance, and more—so you can confidently transform your hillside into a standout feature of your home.

    Why Choose Field’s Slopes?

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    Locally Sourced Materials

    From natural plantings, including native plants, to locally quarried stone, we use materials that belong in Minnesota landscapes. This keeps slopes looking natural while improving stability and sustainability.

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    Horticultural Solutions

    We design with plantings that do more than look good — they control erosion, add seasonal color, and thrive with less maintenance. Our designers choose species that fit your slope’s conditions and your lifestyle.

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    Creativity

    Slopes are never one-size-fits-all. We combine plantings, rock accents, and design features to transform steep spaces into beautiful, functional parts of your yard.

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    Expert Craftsmanship

    Whether it’s grading, planting, or integrating stonework, our team brings the experience needed to create slopes that last — blending strength, beauty, and ecological health.

    See Our Slopes in Action

    Visualize your dream Slopes with our portfolio of stunning outdoor transformations.

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    Ready to Upgrade Your Slopes?

    How It Works

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    Consultation & Design

    We listen to your needs and help you make informed choices that have the greatest impact for your budget. Through our process, we get to a final design solution quickly

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    Material Selection

    We love working with natural stone and boulders. More rocks? More plants? You control the budget.

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    Professional Installation

    With the most experienced crews in the industry, we make sure every part of your project is done right and built for the long-run.

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    Enjoy your new slope

    Feel the excitement in knowing that your new slope is a unique work of art created just for your space.

    What Our Customers Say

    ★★★★★

    "It was such a lovely collaborative group of staff. When we’ve had construction workers in the past, we always feel slightly uncomfortable around them and we never felt that way with Field."

    -- Amy B.

    ★★★★★

    "We appreciated everyone we worked with and the installation crew was great for all phases of the project. We have enjoyed working with Carolyn on design."

    -- Jane H.

    ★★★★★

    "We appreciate the flexibility and help cleaning up the stump mess. And great communication. You made us feel taken care of and built a lot of trust. Thank you!"

    -- Damon B.

    ★★★★★

    "Excellent design. Hard working and conscientious crew. Definitely recommend Field Outdoor Spaces to anyone."

    -- Jeff D.

    ★★★★★

    "Everyone from Field team was great and very communicative! From our designer Karina to the project managers Rob & Johannes they kept us updated and responded quickly to our questions."

    -- Debbie M.

    ★★★★★

    "I always receive excellent care and service from your team. You have done all my projects over the years and will continue to! Thank you!"

    -- Kari G.

    Frequently asked questions

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    I don’t want to mow my front slope. Do I need a wall?
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    No, in most cases you don’t NEED a wall. We work with clients to balance “non-plant structures” like walls, rockwork and planters with low-maintenance plantings. For most projects, you can choose how much wall or planting you want based on your goals for budget and aesthetics.
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    The mulch keeps spilling out on the sidewalk - do I need a little wall or edging there?
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    We recommend cutting the level of the slope down so that the soil level is 2-3" below the sidewalk. That way, the sidewalk acts as your "edging". Also, we use double-shredded bark mulch, which does a good job of "knitting together" and staying put.
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    How can I plant my slope while keeping maintenance requirements to a minimum?
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    We recommend two things to keep maintenance down. (1) Use plants that cover the full bed. The quickest plants to cover the ground are low-growing shrubs such as dwarf-bush honeysuckle or Gro-low sumac. But the right selection of vigorous, large-canopy ornamental grasses and flowering plants can also do a great job. (2) Use non-plant structures like ornamental boulders, planters, walls, and street number signs. These not only take up space in a low-maintenance way but also "take pressure off the plants" and make the slope look great throughout the seasons.
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    Is a ground cover like no-mow fescue or clover good for a slope?
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    They can be great options for slopes, but keep in mind that there is no "silver bullet." Every plant has an Achilles heel and will require maintenance at some point. For instance, no-mow fescue should be mowed each fall and overseeded to ensure that it stays robust and continues to keep out other plants (weeds). On some slopes, this maintenance may be difficult. Clover also has years where it burns out and for some neighborhoods, can look a little "farmy". We can help walk through the maintenance considerations and aesthetic attributes of any plant selection for a slope, and help you make the best decision.

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