If your house is on a hilly piece of land, you may have considered building a retaining wall to manage water runoff and soil erosion as well as make your outdoor space more functional and attractive. There are more options for these structures than ever, and homeowners and contractors have found creative ways to use them. As the leading hardscaping team in the Charlotte, NC, area, the professionals at Decorative Creations know how this feature can transform your yard.

They share ideas for incorporating a retaining wall into your landscape:

• The Perfect Patio: If you have a sloped backyard, it can be hard to have an outdoor entertainment space. Hardscaping professionals can construct retaining walls to create sprawling terraces that provide flat, open land. These areas give you room to enjoy a grill, fire pit, or seating and dining furniture.

• Points of Interest: Sloped yards often are unappealing to potential homebuyers. If you’re considering selling your house, you can make your land more inviting by installing retaining walls. They will add focal points to your landscaping scheme and provide a design element. They can divide your property into entertaining and gardening areas, helping house hunters envision how they would use the space.  

• Planting Opportunities: It’s not easy to keep plants rooted in yards with significant slopes, but retaining walls let you incorporate shrubs, flowers, and other plant life throughout your property. You even can plant small trees or fruit and vegetable gardens to upgrade your outdoor area.

To learn more about having a retaining wall, patio, fire pit, or another hardscaping element constructed on your property, call Decorative Creations in Matthews, NC, at (704) 847-7944. Their experts will devise a design that makes the most of your outdoor space. Visit their website to browse their gallery of projects. Follow them on Twitter and check their Google+ page for more tips from their landscaping professionals.