Having a decorative retaining wall installed is a great way to enhance the aesthetics of your property in Florida. One of the biggest benefits of a decorative retaining wall is that you can use the top of it as a raised garden bed. If you're planning on installing a raised garden bed, you'll want to take the time to design it right so that you end up with a design that you'll absolutely love. The 3 main things you'll need to consider when designing a raised garden bed are what type of material you want your retaining wall to be made of, what type of plants you want to be planted in it, and what color you want the mulch to be. Continue reading to learn more about these things so you can design the perfect raised garden bed for your property.
1. Choose the Material for Your Retaining Wall
When choosing the material for your retaining wall, you may be happy to know that there are many options available to choose from. Many people select materials that match the other hardscapes on their property. This is a project that allows you to design a hardscape that is durable and will stand out among the other features of your property. Some popular materials to choose from include:
- Brick pavers: Traditional brick pavers are forged out of clay and are curated by heat to form them together. They traditionally come in rectangle shapes, and they make for a solid retaining wall.
- Concrete pavers: Concrete pavers are also called "cement" pavers because of their common ingredient. However, our concrete pavers also include gravel and sand. These pavers are available in a variety of shapes.
- Flagstone pavers: Flagstone is a type of paver that is derived from stones. It is created using heat that forges layers of clay, sand, and other organic debris together to create a smooth paver. It can be found in many unique shapes.
2. Choose the Plants
After you have chosen the materials for your retaining wall, the next step will be to enhance your garden bed by filling it with new plant life! Here in Florida, there are so many plants to choose from. You will be able to select vegetation based on the level of maintenance you're looking to perform, as well as your individual preferences. Here are some ideas:
- Schefflera dazzle
- Monstera
- Regina iris
- Liriope
- Hibiscus
Installing a decorative retaining wall to your property can increase your property value!
3. Choose the Mulch Color
Mulch should be spread over your new garden bed at the end of your project to not only enhance its aesthetics, but also provide your plants with additional benefits including protecting them from soil erosion, weeds, and more. Mulch can be found in earth tone colors including brown, black, and several others. With whatever color you choose, you will be protecting your plantings and getting the most out of your new raised garden bed!
Give us a call today to have a beautiful raised garden bed installed on your property!
At Tropical Gardens Landscape, we offer decorative retaining walls that can double as a raised garden bed. We even help you design your garden bed, including creating a 2D design rendering, to help you visualize exactly how your raised garden bed will look when it's finished before we even begin the installation.
If you're looking to have one of these beautiful hardscapes installed on your property, give us a call today at (941) 993-2442. We offer this service to residential, commercial, and HOA property owners in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and throughout the surrounding areas of Florida.
