Retaining walls can add some much-needed character to your landscaping. They can also help manage water flow and redefine the layout of your yard, letting you use your space more efficiently. However, like any other landscaping feature, retaining walls require occasional maintenance to continue looking and performing great. Here are three maintenance tips to keep in mind.

How to Take Care of a Retaining Wall

1. Inspect For Bulging Wall Areas

Regularly inspect your retaining walls for any areas that bulge outward. This occurs when the soil behind the wall shifts. If the issue isn’t corrected, it could eventually lead to a breach in the wall. Soil shifts can also contribute to cracks in stone and mortar, which will require professional repair.

2. Repair Settled or Eroded Areas

The flow of rainwater can cause soil to settle or erode in certain areas around the retaining wall. When you inspect the wall, check the soil around it as well. Any areas where the soil appears to have been washed away should be filled with new soil. This will help prevent water from pooling and accelerating wear to the retaining wall.

3. Remove Weeds Regularly

Weeds can grow almost anywhere, includes in your retaining walls. They’ll occasionally work their way through the cracks and pop out from the side of the wall. Though not a hazard to your wall’s structural integrity, you should try to remove weeds as quickly as possible to keep them from spreading across the entire surface.

Whether you need help with foundation crack repair or working on a retaining wall, you can trust Case Foundation Systems. Serving Louisville, KY, since 1944, their experienced team uses cutting edge tech to ensure that you get lasting results for your property. To learn more about their foundation repair services or to request a free estimate, visit them online or call (502) 367-7706.