Landscape Contractor in Dallas Maria Bargellini describes a retaining wall project in Frisco
Here’s the project before picture. This customer has 3 of the coolest little pugs ever and unfortunately because of all the shade and drainage issues he had 12 little paws making tracks in his house. In addition the railroad tie were bursting at the seams and needed to be replace.
Problems
Drainage issues
Railroad tie retaining wall that was falling apart
Area was too shady to grow ground cover
Solution
We built a retaining wall to match the existing stone–making it stronger and more attractive
Added a drain to carry water away from the space
Installed artificial turf to eliminate the mud issues
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The retaining wall was in a sad state, primarily because it was improperly installed. Lack of drainage can wreak havoc on a retaining wall. Unfortunately these issues aren’t apparent at the time of installation but over time as the water forces itself out through what ever means it finds. Before he had mud and decay and now he has great looking artificial turf, a fantastic new wall, and 3 happy little girls.