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Landscaping: Stone Block Retaining Wall Blocks

Landscaping Services - Block Retaining Walls

RETAINING WALLS | TREATED WOOD | BLOCK RETAINING WALLS | NATURAL STONE | CONCRETE

Treated Wood retaining wall in backyard landscaping project

Stone Block Retaining Wall Blocks Video

It could be argued that there are very few flat yards in Calgary. Lucky us, because changes in elevations can provide lots of design potential to make very interesting gardens. Terraces provide opportunities for flow in the garden and make small spaces seem bigger. Retaining walls can give a garden strong bones and be offset by interesting plant materials for a sensational looking garden. Retaining walls are also functional in providing flat spaces for play areas, patio, lawns, planting beds. The grading is one of the first elements of designing a garden, retaining options are explored early in the design process.

Landscaping project examples using stone block retaining walls

Front Yard - Braeside 001 landscaping project

Using Rosetta Outcropping manufactured stone blocks was the answer for this large backyard space, which is less expensive than natural stone and takes less install time. The land naturally climbed from the house to the back of the lot, so it made sense to design a larger retaining wall near the back of the property to make more useable space for the family. The fire pit area was carved out using these large retaining wall blocks and then gave a large flat space for a patio and grassy play area on the same level. From a design perspective, the retaining wall faces the house, so from the house or outdoor kitchen area, the customer chose the larger size and scale of the Rosetta Outcropping stone blocks rather than a smaller stone block which could look busy. Also due to the overall length of retaining wall required, it made sense to use the larger chunky looking stone block.

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front yard garden design uwing retaining walls
Before photo - prior to landscaping
After the home construction - just prior to constructing the retaining walls
The retaining walls were designed to create beautiful and colourful garden spaces in the front yard landscaping
Different plantings in the landscaping design provide colour and height in the front gardens created by the retaining walls

Using retaining wall blocks to level a large patio and lawn area - Auburn Bay 001 landscaping project

Using Rosetta Outcropping manufactured stone blocks was the answer for this large backyard space, which is less expensive than natural stone and takes less install time. The land naturally climbed from the house to the back of the lot, so it made sense to design a larger retaining wall near the back of the property to make more useable space for the family. The fire pit area was carved out using these large retaining wall blocks and then gave a large flat space for a patio and grassy play area on the same level. From a design perspective, the retaining wall faces the house, so from the house or outdoor kitchen area, the customer chose the larger size and scale of the Rosetta Outcropping stone blocks rather than a smaller stone block which could look busy. Also due to the overall length of retaining wall required, it made sense to use the larger chunky looking stone block.

View the project page for more landscaping photos, videos and information.

large paver patio with large retaining wall blocks
gas firepit on lower patio
Dimensional steps with Rosetta block retaining wall
Stone blocks for retaining wall called Rosetta Outcropping
backyard activity space in this landscaped yard

Using retaining wall blocks to level and an area for a fire pit patio - Auburn Bay 002 landscaping project

This backyard space did not required a level turf area for activities, therefore it was not required to put in a larger retaining wall at the back of the property to level the ground. Belvedere walling was used in this very sloped backyard space and the objective with the landscape design was to cut in a bit of flat space for a patio and fire pit area while leaving the rest of the yard with a view and maintain low maintenance gardens. The retaining wall was designed tin a curved shape and provides a back wall which gives a tucked in cozy feel on this patio. The choices made in this landscaping design and construction project enabled the customer to minimize the amount of retaining walls required while still accomplishing what they want.

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retaining wall and paths in flagstone pavers
firepit on patio
Belvedere retaining walls create a cozy patio space
landscape design with curved retaining walls
Barkman Dimensional concrete steps with raised lwo maintenance garden
lagston pavers as path and patio

Landscaping Services Photos - Landscaping Services - Block Retaining Walls

patio design for backyard spa using Pisa2 retaining wall
retaining wall blocks frame garden spaces on steep slope
Pisa2 retaining wall blocks used in landscape design
raised garden beds and steps built from Pisa2 retaining wall blocks
Steps and retaining wall made from Roman Pisa blocks
Curved retaining wall design using retaining wall blocks
Roman Pisa retaining wall blocks used for patio landing and steps
Raised garden beds created from Belvedere retaining wall blocks
Belvedere retaining wall blocks build structure for patio landing
Roman Pisa blocks build the base of this landing
Garden terraces created from Belvedere retaining wall blocks
Rosetta retaining wall blocks for large spaces