Premier Paving & Planting, your landscape contractor Northern VA, wants you to know that retaining walls are can be used to solve a multitude of landscaping and hardscaping issues. Retaining walls are the “workhorse” of many hardscaping and landscaping projects, providing erosion control and more usable outdoor space.
Most homeowners think of retaining walls are a solution to uneven or sloped terrains. However, retaining walls can do that - and so much more - beautifully. Retaining walls can be used to add dimension and interest around trees in a very flat yard. They can also be used to create raised or tiered garden beds.
Retaining walls can be combined with other hardscaping projects. For instance, retaining walls can be used to define a patio or multiple tiers of a patio, and for built-in seating. Retaining walls can be used to carve out an area for a specific purpose - such as an outdoor fireplace, fire pit, spa, pool, or play area.
Many homeowners have their landscape contractor use retaining walls to establish boundaries for new stairs, walkways, and driveways.
Are retaining walls a do-it-yourself project? Usually, no. Retaining walls may seem like an easy project, but unless you have a thorough understanding of how they are constructed, you could do a lot of damage to your landscaping, and possibly your home (through flooding).
For more information from a landscape contractor about retaining walls in Northern VA, please contact Premier Paving & Planting.
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