Retaining Walls and Water Features as Landscape Elements

A landscape is the broadest definition of all the things that are part of a lawn, and this is not limited to grass and basic plants that are part of a garden. Modern landscaping features include many more things that collectively form a garden and make the landscape complete. The most important features in this list include the water features like waterfalls, fountains, ponds, swimming pools etc. There are also other important elements like the retaining walls that are used to make the landscape more attractive.

The importance and use of a water feature.

A water feature is added to a landscape as part of the garden and it increases the attractiveness of the landscape by many folds by simply being installed. Water features integrate the sound of running water, or falling water (in the case of waterfalls) and this sound can be more relaxing than any other feature.

While there is a common misconception that water features are limited to waterfalls and swimming pools, there are other elements like koi ponds that are installed complete with the fish, streams that can be created as part of the landscape so realistically that they would seem natural, fountains that are installed in a variety of heights proportionate to the grandeur of the house and the general landscape, and specially designed pools that serve many purposes.

These water features can be installed as part of an existing landscape, or developed as the centerpiece or focal point of a new landscape. A good landscape contractor can change the existing landscape and create newer ones with equal ease.

Retaining walls for decorative and functional purposes

A retaining wall is a special feature that is used to hold back soil in an elevated position and away from its usual position. These walls are usually short in the case of home landscapes or higher in other cases as per requirement. These retaining walls are by themselves architectural marvels and they serve the dual purpose of looking attractive, and also retaining soil and creating an elevated pit for a special type of plants or other features.

The installation of a retaining wall is a process that includes excavation, leveling, installation of footers, and setting up of blocks for the wall. The wall is usually held together by the GEO grid that is the latest technology in retaining walls. The retaining walls would require special features called as drain fields that is essential to drain the water that is held inside. This mechanism is essential to help keep the retaining wall structurally sound and help the excess water drain and keep the soil intact. The retaining walls are usually designed to give the landscape an attractive look and develop the overall appearance of the house.

Landscape experts excel in the installation of these additional features including retaining walls, water features and other things as part of the landscape design and these features add value to the house and also increase the look of the property as a whole.