As the details of a landscape design start to take shape, you may be wondering how you can make the most of the addition of a retaining wall and brick paver features in your outdoor spaces. Here are some ideas for these landscape features in the Oakland Township, MI area.
Create Levels With Retaining Walls
One of the benefits of retaining walls is that they can be built to create different levels in your landscape. This can be useful if you have a sloping yard, or if you want to create different zones for different purposes. For example, you can use the higher level for a seating area, and the lower level for a fine garden. By opening up more useful space in the landscape, a retaining wall can make room for a brick paver patio while also helping to keep soil in place. It’s a highly functional and potentially beautiful landscape feature, depending on the style of materials used.
Add Seating
Known for their functionality in terms of leveling and soil erosion, retaining walls can also serve another purpose, by providing extra seating. In fact, it can serve as a comfortable place to sit if some cushions are added, and for you to sit and enjoy the scenery and entertain guests. The cushioning could compel guests to linger and enjoy the space.
Create a Water Feature
A retaining wall often serves as the textured, stone-like backdrop to modern water features, such as a waterfall. Adding a compelling water feature to your outdoor living space can help to establish a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere, both because of the sounds and sights that emanate from this area of your landscape.
Install Outdoor Lighting
Properly, expertly installed landscape lighting transforms the look of outdoor spaces at night, and brings attention to the best landscape features. By adding lights to your retaining wall or brick paver features, you can highlight their beauty and set the mood for a lovely time outdoors at night. There are many different types of outdoor lighting available, including LED lights and low-voltage lights, and techniques, such as downlighting, uplighting, and moonlighting.
Install a Grill Station
If you love to grill, consider an outdoor kitchen centered around your favorite appliance that has a prominent place on your brick paver patio. In addition to a built-in grill, this landscape feature can include a small refrigerator, countertop space, and even an outdoor pizza oven. Task lighting and a nearby outdoor dining area will ensure you can have an alfresco meal anytime you want. And this outdoor livign space could make your landscape the envy of the neighborhood—and the go-to spot for neighborhood events.
