How do I say this: I don't know how to take a good picture of a hill, lol.
Here's a panoramic picture of the entire setting, but it doesn't show the grading that well (click to see the whole thing):
But I don't think it shows the grading that well.
Here's another from the opposite side of the house pointing back toward the driverway, which you can't see behind the slope. So it slopes in two directions: down the driveway and down this side of the house.
If you think mulch could do it, that would be great. One less thing to worry about buying.