Natural-looking boulder walls that hold back slopes, stop erosion and create planting beds, built with drainage behind them.
Boulder walls are the natural option for retaining walls. Each stone is different, so the wall blends into wooded lots, hillsides and planting beds in a way block cannot. At Peters’ Patio and Landscape, we build boulder walls for homeowners in Rochester and across southern Minnesota.
They work well for terracing a slope, holding back soil along a driveway, edging a hillside garden, or framing a backyard path. Boulder steps can be set into the wall so you can walk up the slope.
A boulder wall still has to be built like a wall. Each boulder is set on a compacted base and battered back into the slope, with clean stone and drain tile behind the wall where water needs a way out. Bigger walls use bigger stones and need heavy equipment, which we bring.
Our blog post on block vs. boulder walls covers the trade-offs in more detail.
We look at the slope, the soil, how tall the wall needs to be, and how equipment can get in. Then we talk through the look you want and the size and color of stone.
Most boulder walls are finished with plantings, mulch or rock so they settle into the landscape. Ask about adding trees and shrubs as part of the project.
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Are you looking to renovate your property but are not sure what to add? View our gallery to see the many attractive landscapes and outdoor living areas we have previously designed and built.
We look forward to discussing your dream outdoor space, get in touch today to schedule a consultation!