If you’re lucky enough to have a garden, you’ll no doubt enjoy relaxing there on warm, sunny days. However, designing a garden can be tricky. You need to adapt to the particular characteristics of the space and mould it into something you’re happy with.
Sloped gardens can pose a real challenge. How can you design a sloped garden to make it attractive, comfortable and practical? The answer is by creating embankment areas. Let’s find out how to do this.
Retaining Walls
One of the most effective approaches you can take when it comes to creating embankment areas in your garden is through the use of retaining walls. Retaining walls are used to hold back large quantities of soil. They can cut through slopes, and create closed-off embankment areas that you can then use as communal areas with garden furniture or as flowerbeds.
However, it is critical that you understand how to properly make use of retaining walls. If they are incorrectly constructed, they can pose a serious hazard. Should a retaining wall collapse, it would cause serious damage to your garden and potentially to you and your family.
The best option is to use precast retaining wall systems. Made using precast concrete, these systems are incredibly strong and will last a long time. They come in various shapes and sizes, which means you’ll be able to find one that fits your garden perfectly.
Terracing
Another option when it comes to creating embankment areas in your garden is to use terracing. Rather than having one retaining wall to cut off part of the slope, terracing instead turns a sloped area into a series of small, flat platform areas.
You can get creative with a terraced garden. You can choose different plants, flowers or garden ornaments to decorate each platform, or you could even add lights to create the perfect garden for relaxing in the evening.
If you’re a keen gardener, terraces can give you lots more space to practice your hobby. Plant lots of flowers to wow any visitors to your home and watch your garden attract some incredible wildlife.
Stone Embankment
Rather than using concrete to create a wall for an embankment area, some people opt for stone instead. A stone wall embankment can convey more of a rustic, traditional visual effect, as it is less neat and tidy when compared to a concrete embankment wall.
However, a stone embankment wall may not be as robust as a concrete wall. It’s absolutely imperative that your wall is constructed correctly, or the consequences should be severe. Seek professional advice before exploring this option and ensure you understand the risks before you proceed.
Conclusion
Studies have shown that spending time outdoors can improve our mental and emotional health. However, if your garden isn’t looking its best, you might find it difficult to motivate yourself and spend time outside. A sloped garden can be tricky to get right, but by creating embankment areas you will open up new spaces and give yourself more options.
