Why do you need a retaining wall?
If you’ve ever seen a raised flowerbed or wall that rises along a home’s driveway, you’ve seen a retaining wall. If someone has a house on a site that has a slope, they may want to install a retaining wall so that the flow of sedimentary water along with dirt does not destroy the landscaping of the adjacent area. Others may want to install a retaining wall simply for design purposes. As a full-service landscaping company in Kherson and the Kherson region, we believe that a retaining wall can be a great addition to your landscape design.
Erosion Prevention
As mentioned above, a retaining wall can help you keep topsoil in place and prevent soil erosion. Soil erosion can be caused by strong winds, rain, or water runoff. Once your soil shifts, it will move downhill and accumulate where the ground is leveled, which can be a serious problem. A retaining wall helps keep everything level and in place so you don’t have to worry about erosion.
Creativity
Retaining walls can be used in many different ways to add creativity to your property. They can be built into a patio for privacy, as a way to line a driveway or property, at varying height levels to add depth to surround a flowerbed, fountain and more.
Does not require special care
Unlike a patio or driveway, a retaining wall doesn’t experience much wear and tear once it’s built (other than from natural elements like hail, UV rays, or snow). This means they don’t require much maintenance to maintain their beauty, and you won’t have to worry about replacing stones or sections of concrete.
Sedimentary water management.
If you are in an area with a lot of rainwater, this can cause problems such as soil flooding. A retaining wall can help reduce the rate of water runoff or the amount of water—either for your home, your neighbor’s home, or both.
Additional space
If you have a small piece of property and you really want a complete landscape, a retaining wall (or multiple retaining walls) can help. Instead of trying to squeeze your plants or flowers into one area, you can build a retaining wall to give you multiple levels and more space. Many people use retaining walls to add a design element to their patio.
If you are interested in a retaining wall, call us at Garden Center – Green Yard