Retaining walls are structures designed to restrain soil to a slope that is typically a steep, near-vertical or vertical slope. They are used to bound soils between two different elevations often in areas of land holding undesirable slopes or in areas where the landscape needs to be shaped severely and engineered for more specific purposes like hillside farming or roadway overpasses.
This is a great idea when you’re thinking about fixing up that one messy area in your backyard, but have you thought of using a retaining wall to neaten AND decorate your backyard or garden area?
Whether you’re redecorating your backyard or garden, or simply cleaning up that messy sand pile that you just can’t get rid of, you will need a retaining wall. Retaining walls aren’t really thought of when decorating or redesigning your garden or backyard, but not to worry, here’s a list of ideas you could consider for your garden or backyard décor.
Retaining wall design ideas can be simple or complex and be made of boulder walls, stone walls, wood, concrete, or any other material you can think of can be used. Whether small or large, wooden or concrete, such walls can be seen in many places.
One you’ve decided on an area in your backyard and material you’re going to use, you need to look for a design. When designing your wall, don’t be afraid to get creative, there are plenty of designs you could use, and if you need a bit of help or inspiration, don’t be afraid of asking around for help or researching different themes you could play around with. Modern landscape architects create amazing designs, using high any materials and unique styles so quite often a retaining wall becomes the focal point of the landscape design.
Don’t be afraid to use your designed wall as the focal centre for an entertainment area. It’s always an enjoyable conversation starter. Especially if you’ve gone all out on creativity, themes and patterns!
Companies like Buffalo Retaining Walls specialize in building retaining walls of all kinds. Personalise your backyard and get yours done today!
