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Retaining Walls

A retaining wall is an attractive addition to landscaping, while also delivering functional benefits for a homeowner who wants to improve the usability of outdoor space. The design experts at Visionary Landscaping work with customers to customize plans for high-quality landscaping enhancements using retaining walls.

How Retaining Walls Work

The purpose of a retaining wall is to serve as a secure, strong structure that keeps hilly, sloping earth in its place. They receive horizontal pressure from natural elements and must be built according to specific hardscaping standards, especially because of the weight they hold.

Retaining walls are sometimes called a gravity wall, piling wall, cantilever wall, or anchored wall and include this characteristics:

Usually higher than 3 feet.
Require building permits and approvals.
Need footing for a secure foundation.
Often includes drainage pipe.
Typically built with a stone front.

Garden walls are different than retaining walls and stand only about 2 feet high or less. Their purpose is to line a landscape with a hardscape element, highlighting the yin and yang of the hard and soft features. A garden wall is purely ornamental.

Problems Corrected by Customized Retaining Walls

Retaining walls provide both practical solutions and aesthetic value, making it essential to evaluate your outdoor space’s needs before choosing this feature. A well-designed retaining wall can serve a variety of purposes.

Some of the most common functions are:

Improve unusable yard: If your home has a section of seemingly unusable yard, a retaining wall firmly footed in the ground can make that problem disappear.
Stop runoff: Soil and water runoff are common problems. Carefully positioned and crafted retaining walls are strong drainage systems that stop this problem from creeping through your yard and prevent foundation damage and leaks.
Protect infringing elements: A sloping yard or encroaching hillside can be held back by a carefully appointed retaining wall that delivers a feeling of safety, increasing usable space by reducing the slope and making room for a flat area ideal for patio or garden.
Stop soil erosion: If your home is on a slope, you may have a problem with soil erosion that also shifts out from under your house. A retaining wall keeps a home’s foundation intact by holding back soil.
Divide yard into sections: Freestanding landscape retaining walls can be built strategically throughout the yard to divide it into sections to highlight flower beds, designate patios, and identify entertaining or lounging areas.

Materials for Retaining Walls

Every homeowner has a unique vision for their yard, and retaining walls can be customized to suit that vision. This wall can be constructed using boulders or retaining wall blocks, with the porous nature of semi-dry stone allowing for proper drainage and flexibility during freezing temperatures, ensuring a weather-resistant, safe hardscape. Additionally, stone walls are often designed to be slightly wider at the base for enhanced stability.

The design, height, and weight of the wall all play a key role in determining the final outcome.

Get a Customized Retaining Wall

If your yard requires a support wall that not only holds back nature’s elements but also blends seamlessly with your landscaping, schedule a consultation with Visionary Landscaping. Let us help you determine if a custom retaining wall is the perfect addition to enhance your outdoor living space.