Pea Gravel consists of smooth, loose stones, less than one inch in diameter. You can shape them with relative ease. It is a good choice for a quaint, old country feel. Pea gravel is an easy material to install. It does need maintenance, as gravel tends to scatter. It also shifts over time and may need adjusting.

Brick is a good choice for a classic look. It is pretty much uniform in color and will not accept dyes. Our professionals will know how to organize brick in many patterns. If you take care of it, it can last for a century. You should have intermediate to professional level skill to install, depending on the pattern you want. Not a beginner DIY.

Brick is porous, so it has good drainage. It doesn’t erode much, but it can crack or break from cold or stress. Individual bricks can be replaced with relative ease.

You do need a pro when working with stone. Cut stone is striking and beautiful, but is the most costly option. Stone shifts with the ground, but it won’t erode. If a stone breaks, it can often be replaced without ripping up your patio. Maintenance is minimal and stone can last over 100 years.

If your property’s topography makes it difficult to move from one part to another, you might want to install some outdoor stairs. Several materials are good for building garden steps.

Stone, wood, concrete or metal stairs can add character and functionality to your new yard, patio or deck. To ensure safety, always use correct, consistent widths, lengths and heights during construction. You can add metal or wooden railings for extra safety and style.

A stepping stone path is an inexpensive and elegant way to add finish off your outdoor space. Walkways can direct foot traffic from your driveway to your door or sections of the property. You can also use them to connect elements in your back yard.

Take the style of your home into account when choosing your materials. Try to mimic their look, texture, and color. The path should be congruent in appearance with nearby elements.

Choose stepping stones with texture so they won’t get slippery. And remember that dark colors absorb sunlight, which makes them hard on bare feet when it’s hot.

Popular materials are gravel, stone, concrete pavers, clay pavers, mortar, mulch and poured concrete, etc.

If you want a striking, natural effect, ask your landscaper about planting decorative plants between the blocks. These can include creeping thyme, dichondra, dymondia or Irish Moss.

Since many retaining walls use heavy blocks or stone, take their heaviness into account. Serious injury can occur when trying to move heavy blocks or stone yourself.

It takes expert knowledge to build a retaining wall to perform as it is designed. It also has to be able to withstand the pressure of the earth over many years.

A Sugar Hollow landscaper will ensure you have materials suitable to your property, a solid base, and excellent drainage. Good landscapers will choose something like crushed stone as a base material due to its drainage qualities. Crushed stone also compacts very well.

You can get a nice and long-lasting result from using poured concrete as well. Although not too complicated, it is a process requiring some precision and experience. You need to create a plan and follow it. Poured concrete doesn’t have natural drainage, so artificial methods must be used.

Contact us today and we will go over all available options for your retaining wall, whether you would prefer blocks, stones or poured concrete.