Retaining walls prove invaluable for sloped yards in Arizona. They combat erosion by holding soil in place and transform steep areas into flat, usable space, therefore improving your yard's functionality. Furthermore, they correct drainage issues by preventing water from collecting where it shouldn't. While retaining walls may be necessary for the functionality of your sloped yard, they can also become an aesthetic feature by adding a raised planter bed!

Retaining walls remedy erosion by holding soil in place.

When your property has a sloped yard, you may notice soil erosion regularly, which is one of the reasons why it can benefit from a retaining wall. Soil erosion is common on sloped yards and can prevent your grass and plants from receiving the essential nutrients found within the soil. Unfortunately, it usually occurs at a faster rate on sloped properties as well, making it easier for soil runoff to happen due to rain, wind, or other factors. Most retaining walls are made from durable materials that are secured with a sealant. This will help hold the soil in place to prevent erosion, ensuring your grass and plants don't miss out on the nutrients within it.

Retaining walls turn sloped land into flat, usable space.

It's difficult to utilize your entire yard when the land is on a slope. Due to not being able to use the sloped area, this section of land quickly becomes wasted space. Retaining walls are a way to turn sloped, unusable land into a functional space. They do this by transitioning sloped sections into flat ones. This then allows you to maximize your outdoor area and add other features and elements. For example, the newly created sections of flat land can be used as a patio area or garden.

Retaining walls can help with drainage issues.

Unfortunately, it's common for sloped yards to have drainage issues. This is because water isn't able to absorb into the soil evenly. Instead, a sloped yard will encourage water to flow to and gather at the bottom. If not corrected, water will continue to travel and accumulate in one spot, possibly creating issues for your yard. Retaining walls can help manage and control water flow to prevent it from gathering where it shouldn't. After installing your retaining wall, you'll eliminate the slope and allow water to drain into the soil properly, rather than flow downward.

You can enhance the aesthetic of retaining walls by adding a raised planter bed.

A stone retaining wall in Phoenix, AZ, with pink flowers.

Although retaining walls are sometimes a necessity to make sloped yards more functional, they can often become an aesthetic addition, too. After all, you can add a raised planter bed to your retaining wall! You will give your retaining wall a boost of color with vibrant flowers and plants when you do. This will help turn it into a focal point while also serving its function on your property.

Geraniums, begonias, vincas, and pansies are some excellent choices for planting in a raised bed atop your retaining wall!

Reach out to us today to schedule our retaining wall installation service.

If you want to maximize your outdoor space while preventing drainage issues and soil erosion, look no further! When you sign up for our retaining wall installation service, we will build your retaining wall using a block material reinforced with rebar and cement for longevity and durability. We can also install a raised planter bed with your retaining wall to magnify its aesthetic. We offer this service to commercial and residential properties in Phoenix, AZ, as well as several other surrounding cities, including Laveen, Scottsdale, and Windsong. Reach out to us today at (602) 769-4564 to sign up!