Retaining walls have an undeniable visual appeal, drawing the eye to admire the multi-leveled landscaping of your yard. If you were considering giving your yard a face-lift this fall, here are 3 reasons why a retaining wall will is a great hardscaping project for your yard.

Eco-Friendly

The most popular trend in just about everything right now is eco-friendly materials and impact. A retaining wall is more functional and efficient than a standard concrete wall, and allows for more natural run off for rain water. Retaining walls blend in with the landscape, and generally have very low impact on the local environment, making an obvious choice for conscientious homeowners looking to change up the visuals of their yard. You also have the option to build your wall from ecologically friendly products.

A Variety of Options

Speaking of options, retaining walls can be built to suit any landscape aesthetic – retaining walls can be made from a vast selection of rock types and other materials, and there are several different methods of construction from which to choose. The most common construction methods are a gabion wall (a stone-filled mesh fit to shape), a dry stack wall (made from stones without mortar), or a traditional stone-and-mortar wall. You can also incorporate wooden elements in your retaining walls, though they require significantly more maintenance.

Low To No Maintenance

No one wants to spend endless hours doing maintenance on your landscaping. So long as they are professionally installed and built from durable materials, retaining walls do not require a significant amount of maintenance. The materials retaining walls are built from are designed to withstand all types of weather and every season. So if you were concerned about adding additional landscaping maintenance to your already full plate, a retaining wall might be the concept for you!

So, are you ready to call on the help of a professional paving company?

Call Tristate Paving. We’re a seasoned hardscaping company based in Maryland and have the experience and knowledge help you turn your backyard into the perfect retreat quickly and affordably. Our experts will work with you to find a design and layout for outdoor kitchen and dining area that you’re sure to love for years and years to come.

Our area numbers are:

West Chester: 610.563.9456

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Delaware: 302.757.4100

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