As its name suggests, the retaining wall is mainly used to hold soil in unnatural positions. However, the retaining wall is not limited to this single use. In fact, retaining walls can and have been used to prevent floods, reduce erosion, and even serve as ornamental pieces in a home’s landscaping.
Here are some ideas for using a dry stack retaining wall:
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- Since dry stack stone walls are put together without the use of mortar, it is easier for them to blend into their natural surroundings. As a result, a retaining wall built using dry stack stone can be used as a tough but harmonious border for the garden.
- Similarly, a retaining wall built using dry stack stone is an excellent substitute for the edging around a water feature. It is solid and dependable, but also natural enough to blend in.
- Outdoor spaces are great for hosting social gatherings, but it can be difficult to find enough appropriate seating. Decorative retaining walls provide plentiful seating for more casual get-togethers.
- Retaining walls built around a cluster of flowers and other ornamental plants are great for attracting the viewer’s eye to them, while removing focus from their surroundings.
For more information about landscaping features, be sure to contact us at Triad Associates today!
