Retaining Walls • Boulder Steps

Walls and steps serve many different purposes in the landscape, the most common of which is to expand the site's usable space.

Formal masonry walls veneered in brick or stone or an informal arrangement of boulders can enhance a view, add character, and create multi-levels for plants and hardscapes. Retaining walls are also important engineering features helping correct drainage and erosion problems, with detailed thought given to placement and material. The design and build of walls and steps can provide functional purpose and a dramatic architectural impact.

• Boulder or stacked stone walls lend themselves to an informal, natural setting.
• Veneered seating walls can create an intimate surround.
• Capped, stone walls provide a more finished, formal look.
• When choosing boulders for steps, consider the tread surface, rise, and width for comfort and safety.

Our team enjoys working with natural materials such as stone, flagstone, and boulders. Stone with gray hues provides beautiful contrast with landscaping. Boulders of any size can be a nice accent piece and serve as an excellent host for lichens and mosses, which also add color and interest.

Pat Falvey, Owner
Professional Landscaper of Prominence Northern Virginia
Solutions at Home, May 2008