Retaining Wall Design and Construction in Minneapolis, MN

Landscape retaining walls are functional elements that not only trace outdoor spaces with majestic stature, but add a rustic and charming touch to any property.

Functionality of Retaining Walls in Your Landscape Design

Retaining Walls are particularly ideal for a landscape that needs a level area. The walls can create a perfect level area where children can safely play. In addition, the walls can provide a designated area for a pool or patio.

Aside from leveling a particular area, walls can also be used to terrace slopes. This allows for landscaped gardens and plantings to be assembled on flat areas. For properties that are too steep for mowing, retaining walls can be built in order to create a grade that can be mowed more easily, on an area that is more accessible.

Guidelines for Building a Retaining Wall

Certain landscaping design guidelines must be considered when building retaining walls. For instance, slopes should maintain a maximum proportion of 3:1 meaning, for every wall distance of three feet, the change in wall height should not go over one foot.

When it comes to general wall height, the maximum would be four feet. Anything over that will just create an overwhelmingly massive border.

Lush plants and flowers tend to soften these stone or concrete structures – so an adequate amount of space must be allotted at the bottom or at the top of the walls.

As always, safety should always come first. A child or adult can easily fall over the retaining walls. It is therefore recommended to include a planting bed that is three to four feet wide. Ideal plants would be tall and wide evergreens such as Boxwood, Blue Holly, and Cherry Laurel.

Materials Used for Retaining Wall Construction

For retaining wall materials, there is a plethora of varieties to choose from. Common ones would be decorative concrete block, brick, dry laid stone, concrete or the more expensive type, mortared stone.

A wall cap can be used to finish off the design but for a more natural look, hanging plants such as Ivy can be planted on the top of the wall.

Suddenly dreaming of a well manicured garden enclosed with dreamy, fairy tale-like stone walls? You can wake up to your happily ever after with professional help from the Minneapolis Landscape Design and Construction experts of KG Landscape. Consult with them now and enjoy witnessing your outdoor fantasies come to life.