Hardscaping is an effective way to add some contrast to a green and flowery landscape design. Certain features, like retaining walls, are also practical for improving the function and appearance of your lawn. Here are a few reasons why you might want to add one to your property.

Why Should You Add a Retaining Wall to Your Landscape Design?

1. Create Structural Support

Homes that sit on hills or have sharp gradient changes and that receive a lot of rain or snowmelt are prone to soil movement. Adding a retaining wall at the property edge prevents any runoff that has seeped inside the soil from pushing the ground forward and possibly damaging surrounding properties.

2. Stop Soil Erosion

Heavy rainfall doesn’t always cause damage to the soil’s structure, but it can quickly deteriorate the topsoil. Implementing a retaining wall into your landscape design prevents runoff from washing away essential nutrients so your lawn can maintain a healthy green appearance.

3. Provide Flood Control

If you live in a flood-prone area, a retaining wall can also be an effective drainage feature. Channels and pipes can be included in the construction to force water down into the soil to a nearby water source. This simultaneously prevents heavy downpours from eroding and oversaturating the lawn and potentially flowing back toward your home. 

4. Flatten Lawn 

Lawns with slopes and inclines are not very practical for growing plants and shrubs. A retaining wall can be used to flatten areas of your front or backyard, where you’d like to add some flowers or a vegetable garden. In these areas, there’s no worry about rainwater washing away the seeds, future fertilizer, and other nutrients. 
 

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