I live in zone 7 (Georgia). There is a 35-45 degree slope away from a picket
> fence on my neighbor's property. Mowing is impossible up to the fence. The
> fence is about 20 or 25 feet long.
>
> I want to dig up the area for 4 or 5 feet from the fence and plant something
> there that would look nice against the backdrop of the fence. It needs to be
> easy to tend and needs to stay in the outlined area. Mulch must not wash
> away when rainwater runs off my neighbors property.
>
> Any suggestions?
Build a small wall leaving gaps for drainage at the bottom of the slope and plant up the area between with shrubs and bushes.