A retaining wall does more than give your property additional curb appeal. These walls are a form of protection; they hold soil back to prevent it from sliding away or toward your house. The guide below explores reasons to incorporate one into your hardscape design. 

Why You Should Get a Retaining Wall

Not only can a retaining wall create a barrier between properties, but it also serves as a protective barrier against mudslides and other forms of erosion, as well as flooding. This is extremely necessary on slopes with negative drainage—meaning the ground dips towards the house.

Retaining walls are also commonly utilized in areas that see heavy rainfall. In that case, a drain pipe will likely be installed behind the wall to divert any rainwater that gets past it.

Hardscape design experts can also build a series of retaining walls into a hillside, creating a terraced area that is more useful for planting a garden or entertaining guest than a hill would be.

What Options Are Available?

Retaining walls are made from a variety of materials to suit different homeowners’ needs—depending on factors like your soil type, the necessary height of the wall, and your aesthetic preferences. For example, concrete retaining wall blocks are strong enough to hold back soil on a slope and creates a neat, uniform aesthetic.

Natural stone, such as sandstone, is a popular option as a way to incorporate similar architectural elements from your home into the landscape. Walls can also be used to provide additional seating space in your garden. A wall that is 14-24” makes a nice size wall to sit one and enjoy your outside space. 

When you’re looking for a hardscape design expert to handle your retaining wall’s construction, choose Colorado Landscape Solutions in Parker, CO. With 24 years as a registered landscape contractor and architect, this expert knows what will work for your yard. They also offer a one-year guarantee on labor and materials. Visit their website to learn more about their capabilities. Call (720) 301-7404 to discuss your project. View some photos of their work on Facebook.