Great Ideas For Retaining Garden Walls

As well as creating a great feature in your garden, retaining walls offer a whole host of other benefits too – and they can be made with a wide array of interesting and stylish materials.

If you have a garden that slopes or raised flower beds, retaining walls are the ideal way to tier levels, give extra support and stop the earth and soil moving downhill as it erodes, as well as helping to stop the flow of rain water. You can also use a retaining wall to bring style and character to your property by creating steps, zoned areas, raised borders and planters for growing fruit and vegetables.

From sleepers and building blocks to walling stone and landscaping poles, there are so many opportunities when it comes to creating a retaining garden wall. At AWBS we have a variety of products to suit all tastes and budgets, which are perfect for any garden design.

Bricks

For a classic and simple retaining wall, bricks are a great option and you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to colours and styles. We have a wide range of bricks to create the perfect solution – from rustic red and stylish buff tones to contemporary blue engineering bricks.

Walling stone and cladding

Ideal for steps, zoned areas and other features around the garden, walling stone is exceptionally versatile and hardwearing. We have a selection of reproduction and natural walling stone to help you create the perfect look for your garden, including classic blocks, decorative options and stunning natural stone. Cladding is also a sophisticated choice with porcelain becoming hugely popular for both its style and ease of care.

Gabions

Simple to install, versatile and strong, gabions are a great option for large landscaping projects. They can be filled with natural stone in a variety of types and colours to create attractive retaining walls and they are great for drainage. Making them perfect for retaining banks or large volumes of earth.

Wooden sleepers

Using new or reclaimed sleepers to create a retaining garden wall is a great option for modern and traditional properties alike. Highly versatile, sleepers can be laid vertically or buried horizontally in the ground and are very robust, so your design will stand the test of time. Our selection of sleepers includes new wooden sleepers, oak and reclaimed sleepers.

Landscaping poles

These are ideal for creating curved walls or for using in gardens that are on different levels. Landscaping poles are arranged vertically and anchored into the ground to create palisades. We supply high-quality and pressure-treated timber poles from Grange, which are a fabulous option for a retaining garden wall. With a machined finish, they are ideal for projects where you want a consistent and uniform design.

Finishing touches

There are also lots of ways to bring your retaining wall to life and make it a real feature in your garden – from incorporating seating or plants to lights or even a water feature. AWBS Landscaping are experts in helping with the design and installation of garden walls, so why not visit us today for advice on creating your perfect outside space?