Connecticut is not always kind to yards and gardens. The New England climate is famous for its tricky weather, but in addition, yards and gardens near standing water can easily be flooded after rains. If you live near Essex CT, Old Saybrook CT, Westbrook CT or Deep River CT, there’s a good chance your yard or garden stands a risk of taking on too much water and losing consistency. This causes unpleasant side effects like temporary marshes, small mudslides, and more importantly, the death of many garden plants, who can’t keep their life cycle moving under the pressure of so much water.
Failure to drain rainwater or floodwater from your garden or yard can end in lost investments as your carefully tended plants expire. Additionally, loose soil can cause massive shifts in ground positioning, especially if you live in hilly areas such as Clinton CT or Guilford CT. The best way to protect against the risk of ground shifting or muddy gardens is to install a retaining wall around your raised plot. This way, the water will leak harmlessly out into the topsoil outside your garden and leave your plants unharmed, yet fully nourished.
Retaining walls are easy to construct, although areas with old New England glacial stone deposits like Madison CT and Ivorytown CT may experience difficulty during installation. Essentially, an “igloo” like formation of rectangular stones, shored up by layers of gravel, is used to facilitate water drainage.
This method is time-honored and simple. The expense of constructing the wall pays off after a rainstorm or flood warning: your garden will remain safe and sound, and yards held by retaining walls can keep their shape perfectly for up to ten years! So if it’s stability and reliability you want in your backyard or plot, whether you live in Guilford CT or Centerbrook CT, put in a retaining wall.
If you have any questions or would like a retaining wall quote please call Brad Hull Landscaping Services. 860.388.4554
