Retaining Walls

Delightfully Detailed Retaining Walls for Louisiana Lawns and Landscapes

Hilly, sloped, and rocky yards rejoice! Retaining walls, sometimes called seawalls or bulkheads near the ocean, are tall masonry structures built to restrain soils and landscaped earth in a fixed area or shape. Found in dozens of patterns, colors, and sizes, these walls are the perfect addition to any yard: flat, hilly, or in between.

The Important Functions of Retaining Walls

Your home may require the installation of retaining walls for pure function, but many homeowners have them placed for simple form as well. Retaining walls provide a valuable service to many yards, especially those with limited or abbreviated spaces.

• Retaining walls help to slow erosion by fighting against uncontrolled water sources and the long term effects of wind and rain.

• Homes with properties that slope downwards may want to install retaining walls to prevent water from pooling around the house and causing unwanted puddling and rot.

• For smaller lawns, retaining walls can help to maximize space by providing flat areas for seating, grilling, and playing.

• Gardeners can ensure that their plants are given the greatest amount of space possible when retaining walls are established around slopes or ditches.

• Driveways and walkways may benefit from reduced water pooling thanks to retaining walls, maximizing their life spans by reducing wear and tear.

For more information about what retaining walls can do for your property, contact the office at Stepping on Stones.

How to Dress Up Retaining Walls in Your Yard

Retaining walls are often used for dressing up a lawn, but some homeowners prefer to add a little extra punch to their landscaping.

• Potted plants look beautiful draped across the top of a retaining wall. Training climbing plants like English ivy, morning glory, and honeysuckle can add a colorful pop during blooming season and dress up plainer walls like concrete.

• For confidant artists, painting or drawing on unique patterns can add a personalized touch to any retaining wall. A color stain or set of colors can be reapplied yearly to fight against fading from the sun and the effects of rain and snow.

• Applying stucco or plaster is a great way to texturize your space without relying on paints or plants. This can be done by a masonry professional or the bold home DIYer with a clear weekend.

• Hardscapes like retaining walls look particularly classy when combined with a veneer or false front. Natural stone and wood veneers are effective and affordable options for longer, taller walls than need a little touch-up help.

Retaining walls can create an incredible before and after effect in your yard, instantly adding curb appeal and character into the property.

Unique Material Types for Your Retaining Walls

Retaining walls can be constructed with virtually any type of masonry, occurring in dozens of colorful shades and stylish textures. Some of the most common types of retaining walls include materials such as:

• Warm, traditional, and rustic red brick

• Smooth, controlled, and modernistic concrete blocks

• Rough cut, natural, and affordable stone veneer

• Industrial, unique, and non-traditional gabion

• Solid, eco-friendly, and rich natural wood

Each type of material creates a distinctive feeling that brings out the character, theme, and colors of your home.

Trust Stepping on Stones to Revolutionize Your Lawn

Dreams can sometimes be hard to make real, which is why choosing a professional installation team is a vital part of ensuring the success of all your outdoor installations. The hassle of finding the right contractor for your masonry projects can be long, difficult, and even stressful — but it doesn't have to be. Serving Louisiana residents in six different parishes and more than ten separate cities, Stepping on Stones is a professional contractor with the experience you need to get the job done better than you ever could have imagined.

The family-owned aspect of Stepping on Stones helps to streamline the process of completing projects, never juggling your job with anyone else's. Years of experience in the business and working with some incredible clientele has taught us that your dreams are more important than convenience, every time. Our unique mindset and affordable pricing helps you to construct the clearest view of your backyard guaranteed.

For information on pricing, availability, and the time it will take to complete your retaining walls, give us a call at (504) 494-9964 now. Discover why so many homeowners have trusted Stepping on Stones with their outdoor projects today.