One of the key features for many landscape designs in Melbourne households is the use of a retaining wall. You might never notice it clearly, but many home plans have a retaining wall installed in the midst of their landscaping structure. But what exactly is a retaining wall, how many types are there and why are they so important? We break down the finer and vital details about retaining walls.
The basic premise of a retaining wall is that it holds soil behind it. A strong structure, it keeps the soil in place and is a great addition to the overall design of a landscape. They are very popular for households and can work wonders when it comes to adding a level of class to your home.
Retaining walls can be created with a range of materials, including the likes of concrete blocks, timber, natural stones and rocks, boulders and woods. The choice of material depends on what you want for your home, your budget and the style you want for your home.
Timber is a very common addition, but it lacks the strength and durability compared to other materials. While it looks natural and provides a “classic” feeling, because of the decomposing nature of the wood, over time it will break down. Compared to the likes of stones, rocks, and bricks, you are guaranteed to have them for years to come. They will provide a textured and stylish design to your landscape so that it will work well for a range of backyard layouts.
When it comes to correctly laying out your landscape design, retaining walls are vital to providing a divide in your backyard or landscape design. You can separate lands and add another garden. You will be able to reuse land to create a proper layout that can be enjoyed by anyone in your home. At the same time, you will be able to utilise and provide a water runoff for any water-related designs, as well as additional seating to chat and hang out. For a complete landscape design, you need to have retaining walls.
Now that you understand the importance of retaining walls, you might be thinking of getting them installed in your property. If you are, then contacting Melbourne’s best landscapers at Jurassic Landscapes will help. We can help you with all your landscape designs and constructions. We can look all over Melbourne and for a range of different properties.
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