Creating A Lush and Welcoming Landscape

Living in hilly terrain can be a beautiful thing. When your house is elevated, you get to enjoy amazing views, and it adds a little texture to what would otherwise be a flat plain. If you are just moving in and are trying to get adjusted to your new residence you may be thinking about maintenance and wondering what you can do to keep your property just as beautiful as the day you moved in. One great tip that can help when you relocate to a house with a sloping lot is to install a retaining wall. Putting up one of these walls is one of the best ways to keep your home just as you want it to be.

Prevent Soil Erosion With A Retaining Wall

It's very natural for soil to shift as time passes by. Rain comes in and takes some of the dirt away with it. When your house is on a level lot this usually doesn't cause much of a problem. However, the situation changes when you live on a hill and you need to be aware of some of the potential problems that could occur if you don't take measures to guard against soil erosion.

The foundation of your home relies on a compacted, solid patch of earth in order to stay in place. When rain starts to pelt down from the sky, it can easily cause the soil around your home to slide off of the hill or mountain that you live on. 

A retaining wall acts like a barrier that keeps the soil in place. Instead of water draining down the hill and eventually removing so much dirt that your house begins to shift, the wall will act as a protective force that locks the dirt in place.

Get More Out Of Your Yard With A Retaining Wall

If you have children or pets who love to be outside you can add to their play area by putting up a retaining wall. Once the wall has been erected, simply fill in the lot with soil so that the grounds are level all the way through. Doing this also makes it so much easier for you to create an outdoor entertainment area for those balmy summer nights.

You can contact a local landscaping company like Hawk Scapes LLC to find out the rates for the retaining wall installation. Pick out your desired stone, stucco, brick, or other material and have the wall installed today.