- A backyard terrace can best be described as a multilevel miniature garden. Terraces provide a way for you to get full use out off a backyard that is located on a slope, while affording you a place to enjoy the tranquility of the outdoors.
- A backyard terrace should be used as an extension of your home. Backyard terraces are created by dividing the sloped backyard into sections. By varying the elevations of a sloped backyard, you are creating a way for water to drain properly, as well as building flat, usable surfaces in an otherwise unusable landscape.
- A backyard terrace features an area for a barbecue grill, table and chairs, as well as plants and flowers. Some also feature an area for a pool or hot tub. Some backyard terraces feature a covered patio area or a gazebo.
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Commonly, backyard terraces are formed by concrete pavers, bricks or flagstone. Others are built from wood planks, similar to a deck.
When terraces are built on a steep hillside, landscape timbers or railroad ties are often used to form the various levels. - If your backyard is sloped, building a backyard terrace is beneficial in that it gives you usable space but also prevents soil erosion.
