There are many different ways to enhance your landscaping. However, some are purely for looks, while others are just practical. While there’s nothing wrong with either of these types of features, sometimes you may want a construction that offers both aesthetic and practical benefits. Retaining walls combine a beautiful appearance with a practical purpose. Here are three of the top benefits of adding a retaining wall to your landscaping.
- Erosion prevention. Erosion is a big problem for homeowners with sloped yards especially, as the rain and other elements eat away at your landscaping. Common problems resulting from erosion are washed-away fertilizers and gardens, but with retaining walls, homeowners won’t have to worry about these problems or any other issues that erosion can cause.
- Increased structural support. Another issue that homeowners with sloped backyards have is a lack of support for the hills or mounds surrounding the area. Without proper support, hills are prone to mudslides. Mudslides and soil runoff can wreak havoc on your yard. If you have a hill that has had similar issues in the past, you should consider adding a retaining wall to support this area and prevent mudslides.
- Eye-catching visual. Retaining walls, when built by a team of professional landscapers, are beautiful additions to backyard spaces. Plus, depending on how you construct your walls, you can add gardens to them that offer even more of an aesthetic benefit to your property.
Here at Serene Landscape Consulting, we offer retaining wall construction services for the benefit of your yard, so call us today if you want to learn more about how this structure will keep your yard in good condition.