LANDSCAPE BLOCK WALL

About Landscape Wall Blocks

Stately and sophisticated, retaining walls and garden walls create outdoor spaces that are beautiful to behold and inviting to walk through. They add visual and textural interest as well as a sense of permanence. Retaining wall blocks can be used to stabilize your property’s landscape with soil reinforcement, define outdoor living areas, and may enhance a home’s value and curb appeal. Just decide on your landscape wall height, wall design, and the materials you want to use to get started! Remember that you’ll also need some sand or gravel to backfill your wall when it’s complete. Contact our customer service for more information on pricing or local stores.

Landscape retaining wall blocks are designed for creating small to mid-size retaining walls and free-standing landscape walls. Also fire pits, columns, outdoor kitchens, planter boxes and more.

Structural retaining wall blocks for retaining walls between 3′ and 50′. The ideal solutions for commercial, municipal, industrial, transportation/DOT and residential applications. Larger projects will require engineering and permitting.

We implore you to to learn about and compare natural stone, wood timber and stacked concrete block retaining wall systems on your own so you are aware of all of the available options.

Concrete Landscape Blocks

If you’re looking for an affordable solution, concrete blocks may be the retaining wall block for you. Depending on the style of concrete block you choose, your walls could look sleek, complicated, or even natural to your existing landscaping.

• Benefits. Concrete blocks are affordable, sturdy, and modern-looking. They’re also easy to install and come in a variety of colors and textures.
• Limitations. When using concrete blocks for retaining walls, the walls must be kept under four feet tall to remain structurally sound.

Stone Veneer Landscape Blocks

Those seeking a natural look might opt for stone veneer for their retaining wall blocks. Stone veneers can give you a custom look that matches your existing patio, your home’s architectural details, or other hardscape elements in your landscaping.

• Benefits. Stone veneer retaining wall blocks are very durable. They withstand all kinds of weather and look freshly installed for years to come.
• Limitations. Stone veneer can be tricky to work with. Generally, stone veneers requires a landscape design professional for proper installation.

Brick Landscape Blocks

If you love a traditional, classic look, investigate the use of brick for your retaining walls. Brick retaining wall block comes in a variety of colors and finishes. You can get brick that looks old and worn with rounded edges, or it can look sharp and modern.

• Benefits. Brick is strong and durable. You can special order brick that will match your house, so the overall look of your landscape is cohesive and harmonious.
• Limitations. Brick is labor intensive to install, and your building site may require special accommodations to deal with drainage issues.

Dry Stone Boulder Landscape Blocks

 A natural-looking landscape benefits from a dry stone boulder retaining wall. Dry stone boulder walls hearken back to colonial New England landscapes when stone walls were common between pieces of property.

• Benefits. Dry stone boulder is the most natural-looking way to deal with a grade change on your property. When installed well, it looks as if it has always been a part of your landscaping.
• Limitations. Water can accumulate in the interior of the wall, and if it does so, it will destroy the wall’s integrity, leaving it vulnerable to erosion and other pressures.

With so many options, it can be difficult to choose the retaining wall block that appeals most to you. In this case, it’s wise to consult with a professional landscape designer. A landscape designer will have insights into which options best suit your landscaping, not only in terms of looks and design, but also in terms of practicality and durability.