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Walls

Walls may be needed to create terracing or to retain the soil, but may be also installed to help define the space, screen out unwanted views, or to add seating. There are many styles and materials that can be used, all producing different effects. Walls may be made of: flagstone, strip stone, field stone, brick, cinderblock covered with stucco or other rock, cultured stone, or precast segmental block. Our designers use walls as an opportunity to match existing materials used on the house, making the landscape congruent with the dwelling.

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The entire backyard of this project was surrounded with a 6' high cinderblock wall with stucco matching the house. This type of masonry fence is the best way to give privacy to any space. The sheer bulk and mass of block, stone and concrete adds a feeling of security, privacy, and helps buffer sound as well. Interesting details like this archway can also be worked into the walls. These strip stone walls serve as a beautiful architectural element in addition to retaining the steep grade. Another strip stone wall is used in the background to raise this gazebo to capture a beautiful view of the front range. Over 6 pallets of cinder block were used to create this beautiful entry with pillars and seat walls. The walls and pillars help create a sense of enclosure on this front porch. A great place to watch the sun set, rain or shine. Thick flagstone cap was installed to put the finishing touch on this landscaping project.
This boulder serves as the backdrop of the second patio in this landscape is over 7' tall by 6' wide and weighs as much as a small car. A much more interesting way to retain the change in grade. Over 65 tons of boulders were used in this project to retain the rest of the back property line. Smaller strip stone seat walls branch off the sides to add interest in addition to serving as seats. Reclaimed brick was used in this fire pit and seating wall. Topped with flagstone, not only is the fire pit a great place to gather around, but the strong architectural statement of the feature is beautiful to look at even when not in use. Cinderblock, Dura rock, or wood built walls can be faced with many different materials. Stucco, stone, cultured stone, and brick are just a few examples. This booth from the Colorado Home and Garden Show has real rock fascia mortared to the front of the wall.
Strip stone walls can have mortared joints or can be Cultured stone was mortared to the front of this block wall to match the rock used on the front of the house. Matching landscape materials to what is already used on the home makes the landscape look more integrated, and as if it was installed with original intention. Segmental walls come in a wide variety of shapes, finishes, and colors. Professional grade segmental walls are aesthetic and durable.
Pillars in this outdoor living space were faced with cultured stone to match the house, further integrating the architecture of the landscape with that of the home. The pillars and walls in this project make this area feel much more like an extension of the house. Walls are the best form of screening. This courtyard is in the front of the house. An 8' tall cinderblock and stucco water feature screen out the view of the street and create a completely private courtyard. Over 10 pallets of cinderblock were used to raise this patio, create the walls and pillars in this construction project. The result gives both our client and the neighbors some separation and privacy. By raising this patio we captured a beautiful view of the entire front range that was not viewable before the project.
A small strip stone wall in this project adds to the overall value of the project by providing additional seating as well as raised planter for annuals. Walls that terminate into large boulders have a great look to them. This clients' grandchildren love to play on the wall and rocks. In most cases walls add to the value of the landscape by making it more interesting, and safer. This staircase was built to replace an aging five foot wide concrete stairway that had no railing and almost five feet of drop on one side.
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