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Retaining walls don’t have to be purely structural—they can also enhance the usability and character of your garden. With the right design, they become functional features.
Low retaining walls can double as informal seating for entertaining areas. Wider tops can be capped with timber or stone for comfort and contrast.
You can also build planters into walls for cascading groundcovers or edible herbs. This softens hard edges and adds visual interest without using extra space.
Where elevation changes, walls can be used to frame steps or define paths, helping with movement and guiding sightlines through the garden.
Treat your retaining wall as a design element rather than just a barrier. With planning, it becomes a seamless part of your outdoor layout.

Retaining walls don’t have to be purely structural—they can also enhance the usability and character of your garden. With the right design, they become functional features.
Low retaining walls can double as informal seating for entertaining areas. Wider tops can be capped with timber or stone for comfort and contrast.
You can also build planters into walls for cascading groundcovers or edible herbs. This softens hard edges and adds visual interest without using extra space.
Where elevation changes, walls can be used to frame steps or define paths, helping with movement and guiding sightlines through the garden.
Treat your retaining wall as a design element rather than just a barrier. With planning, it becomes a seamless part of your outdoor layout.

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