If you are considering upgrading your property, consider custom-built retaining walls. Luxury Landscape Supply has the supplies you need to build your own retaining walls that are beautiful and functional. There are many benefits that come with retaining walls, four of which we are going to list below. We have a variety of stone pavers and brick that will allow you to find the perfect material for your retaining walls. Retaining walls can be part of an entire landscaping theme that beautifies your yards.
Retaining Walls Increase Property Values
Alongside their beauty, retaining walls also increase your property’s value. It doesn’t matter if you don’t plan to sell your home. The more value you hold in your property the greater the return you get from it. It boosts your financial portfolio even more. Aside from the increase in property value, your neighbors will also be jealous of your beautiful retaining walls. Don’t you want to be the envy of the neighborhood? We wouldn’t blame you if you did!
Retaining Walls Add Different Landscaping Levels
Retaining walls also give you different options for your landscaping. You can build a series of walls that divide your yard into different tiers that have different landscaping elements in them. For example, one of the tiers could be a vegetable garden, while another tier is filled with flowers. This opens up your outdoor space to unlimited possibilities depending on how many customized retaining walls you build. The only thing that will limit you is your imagination.
Retaining Walls Protect Against Soil Erosion
Another benefit of a retaining wall is that it protects against soil erosion. If your yard floods and then erodes into the street or the neighbor’s yard, you need to build a retaining wall to stop the soil from washing away. Take a look at your yard and determine where the soil erodes and the direction in which it erodes. Then plan to build a retaining wall to stop the soil’s movement and also consider customized drainage for your yard to prevent it from flooding.
Retaining Walls Designate Property Boundaries
Finally, retaining walls can be used to designate your property’s boundary. If there is a dispute between you and your neighbor as to the boundaries between your property, have the city come out to designate the exact property line and then build a retaining wall on it.