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In any civil work walls are very commonly used as a means to define an area. A very common example of this is the compound wall. The most common material which is used to
build a wall is the brick. Other materials that are used in wall construction are stone and concrete. In landscaping walls are used to define certain areas with the help of landscaping materials. There are many examples where walls can be used in landscaping. Here are some of them. |
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1) Flower beds - Low height wall are erected to for a container along the length of the walkways or border to create a ground for planting flowerbeds. These container type arrangement is filled
with soil that forms the ground for flowerbeds. 2) Seating with walls- Medium height walls with thick masonry can be constructed that form simple seating. Not just straight but curved sit outs can be designed to create interest in the garden. 3) Retaining walls - retaining walls are designed to hold soil on slopes for the healthy growth of plants. Thick brick or stone walls running across the slope can easily hold the soil in place where hillside landscaping can be designed. 4) Patio - A beautiful patio can be designed in the backyard where one can sit even in rainy season and enjoy the garden around. A simple structure with low height walls and a thatch roof can form a beautiful patio. Four chairs with a coffee table in the center can form a lovely site to spend quality time with family members and friends. 5) Landscaping borders - Walls can be built along the edges of a lake to for seating so that the view of the lake can be enjoyed. These were just a few ideas of how to use landscaping walls using brick or stone. You can easily come up with more ways to design and execute walls in your landscaping garden to enhance it s beauty. |
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