Abstract: Support devices and methods are provided for enabling the level placement of objects, such as a potted plant, on inclined surfaces, such as a hill or other sloped terrain. The support device includes an elongated upper member which comprises an upper surface, the upper member having a soil insertion end portion and a load end portion which is distal the soil insertion end portion; a first lower member which comprises a first lower surface; and a first connecting member which connects the load end portion of the elongated upper member to the first lower member, wherein the support device is effective to transfer the force from an article loaded onto the upper surface through the first connecting member to the first lower surface.