Although sloping lawns and rolling lawns can be beautiful complements to your home, they’re difficult to landscape and limit the amount of usable space you have. Fortunately, a skilled masonry contractor can provide a solution. Installing a retaining wall can make your outdoor space as attractive as it is functional. Below are some of the key advantages of installing a retaining wall.

3 Benefits of Installing a Retaining Wall

1. Erosion Prevention

During rainy weather, sloping ground results in fast-moving water across the surface of the ground. This leads to soil erosion, which is particularly severe in garden beds and other areas where the soil is not knitted down by grass. Erosion results in a number of problems: plant roots become exposed, small plants wash away, and soil washes across the lawn, your patios, and other areas you don't want it. You can prevent these issues by hiring a masonry contractor to install a retaining wall. The wall keeps the soil in check and prevents flooding of areas at the bottoms of slopes.

2. Greater Usable Space

A hill is not a convenient location for planting, nor is it useful for installing a patio. Terracing — installing a stair-like series of retaining walls — creates multiple levels onto which you can plant garden beds. This technique can transform a sloped yard into a place suitable for planting vegetables and flowers or enjoying dinner outdoors.

3. Improved Aesthetics

Retaining walls, especially those made of natural stone or attractive colored pavers, give your outdoor space enormous visual interest. This is particularly true if they’re installed in tiers and planted with flowers or exotic foliage. The wall provides built-in seating and gives your space a cozy, enclosed feel. When carried out under the expert planning of an experienced masonry contractor, a retaining wall can enhance your family’s quality of life.

To discuss the installation of a retaining wall with an experienced masonry contractor, contact Jag Paving in Kearney, NJ. They have served clients throughout Hudson County and Greater New York City since 1996. In addition to masonry, they also specialize in driveways, commercial paving, asphalt maintenance, and concrete repair. Call (201) 991-4165 to arrange a consultation or visit their website to learn more about them.