Landscape Ideas Dallas: Retaining Wall

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

[fourcol_one]

[/fourcol_one] [fourcol_one]

[/fourcol_one] [fourcol_one]

[/fourcol_one] [fourcol_one_last]

[/fourcol_one_last][divider_flat]

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.

Scroll to Top