In practice most stützmauer art are made from drywall and have been an important aspect of european homes in this form since time immemorial.
Modern retaining wall gardens.
Modern landscaping features beautiful retaining wall design ideas.
For an entirely different look than stone wood retaining walls look great in rustic settings as well as the yards of modern homes.
Drywall is made of stones such as limestone which are a cheaper alternative to stone.
Contemporary terrace gardens and retaining walls tend to be much smaller and modest in most residential landscaping designs and while some are works of masonry others are simply stacked stones or concrete steps.
A retaining wall in the garden can be built in granite gneiss sandstone and other different materials.
Terrace gardens date back to ancient times and are still a beautiful but rarely seen luxury in modern times.
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Lichen encrusted stone retaining walls define edges thresholds and overlooks and thick slabs of salvaged granite embedded in the earth provide gathering terraces and pathways.
With the help of retaining walls landscape architects make sure that soil is bound between the levels of a hillside and create spectacular and picturesque views.
These structures are often designed when the terrain is sloped and soil has to be restrained.
Exquisitely crafted new masonry built from an authentic palette of local reclaimed materials gives the garden a unified established feel.