Spring showers leave some homeowners with soggy lawns and in need of a landscaping solution. Building a retaining wall can help divert water and prevent erosion. However, that’s not the only reason to build a wall on your property. Learn more about the benefits of retaining walls with the guide below. 

Why You Should Build a Retaining Wall

1. Flood & Erosion Control

If your lawn has a sharp gradient, you likely deal with flooding or standing water after a heavy rain. Retaining walls reduce flooding from surface runoff by flattening the slopes in your yard that direct water to your home. Retaining walls can also prevent flooding by incorporating channels and drainage pipes into their structure to handle more serious runoff issues.

A retaining wall will also help keep soil in place to combat erosion. They reduce the rate of water runoff, leaving soil undisturbed.

2. Extra Functional Space

Hilly landscaping is difficult to cultivate on its own. But a row of retaining walls creates a functional series of terraces that can be used for planting. Terracing is ideal for starting a vegetable patch in a steep yard, or creating an attractive tiered garden for showcasing ornamental plants and bushes. This also leaves you with more flat space in the yard to use for entertaining and relaxing.

3. Appearance

Retaining walls also have value beyond their practical purposes. A textured concrete wall or stone structure can break up a plain lawn with eye-catching contrast. These walls also help divide an empty yard into designated zones for different landscaping features like fountains and ponds. Additionally, if they’re built at the right height, retaining walls can double as seating.

If your landscaping would benefit from a retaining wall, contact Above All Tree Care in Center City, MN. In addition to friendly, affordable tree services like stump removal and professional trimming, this locally owned company provides quality garden care, excavation, lawn renovation, and driveway, fence, and patio installation. No matter what your landscaping needs are, their licensed and insured team will get the job done right. Call (651) 257-2136 to schedule a free estimate, or visit their website for more information about their services.