{"id":3514,"date":"2016-10-27T12:17:19","date_gmt":"2016-10-26T23:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/?p=3514"},"modified":"2021-01-21T23:11:00","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T10:11:00","slug":"incorporating-retaining-walls-landscaping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/project-advice\/advice-gardening\/incorporating-retaining-walls-landscaping.html","title":{"rendered":"Successfully Incorporating Retaining Walls Into Your Landscaping"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1148.16px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6362\" src=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/shutterstock_1078814345_1200x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/shutterstock_1078814345_1200x600-200x100.jpg 200w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/shutterstock_1078814345_1200x600-400x200.jpg 400w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/shutterstock_1078814345_1200x600-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/shutterstock_1078814345_1200x600-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/shutterstock_1078814345_1200x600-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/shutterstock_1078814345_1200x600-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/shutterstock_1078814345_1200x600-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/shutterstock_1078814345_1200x600.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Retaining walls play an important role in our landscaping efforts. Every wall is carefully planned and constructed to ensure it is able to withstand the required load. But all too often, the aesthetic aspect of it is not considered. This leaves many homeowners with unattractive landscaping features&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>One of the best ways to prevent this, is to work with an experienced landscaper right from the start. They will help guide you through the entire process, showing you how it is possible to have your wall multi-task.<\/p>\n<h2>Designing great looking retaining walls<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to retaining walls, the design process is crucial. A professional landscaper will help to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>pick the best wall type for your needs<\/li>\n<li>choose the best materials for its construction<\/li>\n<li>design a wall which blends in with your existing landscaping<\/li>\n<li>enclose your wall behind plants or screens if needed<\/li>\n<li>give you more usable outdoor areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Retaining walls are permanent landscaping feature. It is best to do them right first, than to fix up later. They are also great at multi-tasking, offering us more opportunities for our outdoor areas.<\/p>\n<p>Are you needing an outdoor kitchen? Perhaps you are wanting more seating for your entertaining spots? Discussing your ideas with your landscaper helps them to design the walls which best suit your needs.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6364\" src=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/shutterstock_737081365_Revised-1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/shutterstock_737081365_Revised-1200-200x124.jpg 200w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/shutterstock_737081365_Revised-1200-400x248.jpg 400w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/shutterstock_737081365_Revised-1200-500x310.jpg 500w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/shutterstock_737081365_Revised-1200-600x373.jpg 600w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/shutterstock_737081365_Revised-1200-768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/shutterstock_737081365_Revised-1200-800x497.jpg 800w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/shutterstock_737081365_Revised-1200-1000x621.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/shutterstock_737081365_Revised-1200.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Turning retaining walls into attractive landscaping features<\/h3>\n<p>In order to ensure your walls are attractive landscaping features, ask yourself the following questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>what do I like and dislike about retaining walls?<\/li>\n<li>are there any additional features would I like in my garden?<\/li>\n<li>what is my budget?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here the fun really begins! You could have an outdoor fireplace placed within a retaining wall, together with built in seating. Or you could have terraced gardens built and planted. Instead of having one level, your garden could be constructed with many low walls, accessed with paved or concrete stairs. This would give you the opportunity to create themed gardens or different entertaining areas. Another idea is to have a hot tub or swimming pool enclosed within your retaining wall.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6363\" src=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/shutterstock_744231943_Revised-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"797\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Not only will they create a focal point in your garden, but they also add considerable equity to your property too. Finally, it is possible to disguise a concrete or block wall with tiles, a mosaic panel, hanging garden artwork or even by painting a mural on it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/post-job\">Request a free quote<\/a> to install or repair your retaining walls today. Our team of professional landscapers are ready to transform your retaining wall into one of the most attractive features in your garden today!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Retaining walls play an important role in our  &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6362,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[987],"tags":[904,949,924],"class_list":["post-3514","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice-gardening","tag-904","tag-949","tag-924"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Successfully Incorporating Retaining Walls Into Your Landscaping<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to easily transform your retaining walls appearance from mediocre to amazing, simply by working with a professional landscaper.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/project-advice\/advice-gardening\/incorporating-retaining-walls-landscaping.html\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Successfully Incorporating Retaining Walls Into Your Landscaping\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn how to easily transform your retaining walls appearance from mediocre to amazing, simply by working with a professional landscaper.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/project-advice\/advice-gardening\/incorporating-retaining-walls-landscaping.html\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Builderscrack Blog - Home Repair &amp; 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