A Retaining Wall Can Help You Achieve the Backyard Design of Your Dreams in the Spring Hill and Franklin, TN, Areas
If you are looking to add a unique aspect to your Spring Hill and Franklin, TN, landscape, a customized retaining wall can complete this goal. In addition to addressing erosion issues, expertly built retaining walls are often used as a method to establish boundaries to beautify an outdoor space. Here is how, for a new landscape project, a retaining wall can contribute to your concept of a dreamy backyard.
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Surround an Entertaining Space
A retaining wall can serve a dual purpose by adding vertical interest to a fairly flat landscape and also delineating different outdoor areas, such as an entertainment space, by partially or fully enclosing it. The wall could surround your paver patio, which could be accessible through a gate or a wide opening. By also including a large outdoor dining table and chairs and an inviting fire pit, you will have a clearly marked area for where most of the entertaining happens.
In this scenario, consider whether the wall should be designed to create an inviting space or if you want the overall outdoor living area to feel enclosed and intimate. The landscape design can set the tone and mood of what will likely be many outdoor hosting activities.
Add Structure to a Fine Garden
When you hire a landscape contractor to build retaining walls around your garden or multiple garden areas, you are deciding to give such outdoor spaces an extra special look. If the wall blocks resemble natural stone, for example the overall look could be similar to “The Secret Garden,” and your garden area could feel whimsical amid mature, wispy ornamental grass and plantings that attract butterflies and bees. Or you may want a more contemporary look and feel, with smooth wall blocks that are simply utilitarian and not meant to call attention to the wall itself, but rather your beautiful flowers or vegetable garden.
Help with Water Flow Restriction
If your backyard or any area of your property has steep slopes, adding a retaining wall can help keep water away from your house—and your basement. Plus, when you add a retaining wall to the property, you can keep mulch in place and reduce mud flow from rain waters and snow.
Provide a Unique Look
Retaining walls can be unique constructions. You can choose the material you think looks best in addition to the color of the wall materials. The wall design can be one of straight lines and sleek construction or it can be more natural with uneven textures and an overall more natural looking appearance. You can match up the color tone and style with your paver patio, walkways, and driveway, or choose to give your retaining wall a one-of-a-kind look by making it a bit different in style and construction so that it stands out from the scenery.
About the Author
In 1990, at just 14 years old, Jayme Niedergeses took the first step in starting his own company when he started mowing lawns around his hometown. From that one-man lawn-mowing operation grew a reliable, full-service landscaping company that serves the entire Middle Tennessee Area. Niedergeses landscapers are fully licensed, insured, highly trained, and extensively experienced. Every full-time and seasonal member of our crew is dedicated to providing excellent customer service as they create and care for beautiful landscapes.
