Retaining walls and feature walls are a fantastic way to decorate your backyard. In addition, they offer the homeowner the opportunity to level out a sloping or uneven yard, creating a space for endless possibilities. Once a feature wall has been built, it is common for a homeowner like yourself to want more. This may include, decking, a pergola, concreting an area, or constructing garden beds.
A well-designed structure will change the look and feel of your backyard, but before you reach for your shovel and wheelbarrow, landscaping walls require planning and designing. Think about it, soil can be heavy, especially when wet. Therefore, you can imagine the weight and pressure that your landscaped wall will be supporting. On that note, this is why you should contact a landscaping professional, who has experience in constructing walls, and all other structural landscaping services.
Things you should consider when building a retaining wall
- Consider the size
- Functionality and appearance
- The base should be strong
- Consider drainage
- The land should be correctly leveled
- Backfilling for extra support
- Add finishing touches
So, let’s take a look at some tips for forming landscaping walls so that your home or workspace is constructed safely.