Timber Retaining Walls
Pressure treated timbers have been used for many years in the residential landscape to hold back soil and create raised planting areas. The reasons for the popular use of timbers are that they are natural looking with a color that blends into the landscape, the ease of construction and they are less expensive to build with than other materials. The main disadvantage is the relatively short life span of the timber wall. A timber wall, even when constructed with quality materials, may start to deteriorate in fifteen years.

Stone Retaining Walls
Natural stone has been used as retaining walls and landscape elements for thousands of years and with good reason. There are many colors and styles of natural stone walls available. Natural stone can be dry-stacked or installed with mortar to create walls and other landscape elements. Each construction technique has different looks and uses. Chose a style and type of stone you like and we can discuss how that stone can be used in your landscape.

Retaining Wall Portfolio

This dry-stacked wall creates interest next to this driveway.

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This dry-stacked wall is needed for this patio space. Without this wall, this patio could only be half the size.

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The stone retaining wall next to this patio is also a sitting wall. A sitting wall is a great way to expand the use of a patio.

Stone steps and retaining wall create a beautiful entryway to this front yard.

Paver block retaining walls have in recent years surged in popularity. This surge in popularity is a result of the greatly increased colors and styles that are available today. Paver block retaining walls are engineered for long life and stability. These products should last longer than any other wall product in the landscape.

As with any retaining wall material, it is important for the installer to understand the basics of engineering and physics in order to build a wall that will last for many years.

This wall creates interest in this front yard.

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When a slope is existing, a retaining wall can be used to create a level area for a patio.

If you are interested in retaining wall work, please contact us.

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