Retaining Wall Stone

Retaining walls provide both practical structure and visual grounding in the landscape. They help manage elevation changes, create level planting areas, and bring a strong design element to garden spaces. Whether you’re going for something modern and minimal or rustic and natural, the material you choose has a big impact on the overall look and feel of your yard.

Here are the most common types of retaining wall stone we work with:

1. Precast Concrete Wall Systems

Examples:
Unilock Pisa2, Lineo, Allan Block, Keystone

Look & Feel:
Clean, uniform, modular — ideal for modern or structured spaces

Pros:

Engineered for strength and longevity
Fast installation
Consistent sizing for neat alignment
Often compatible with lighting and accessories
Good for tall or structural walls where engineered stability is important

Cons:

Less organic or natural in appearance
Can look “blocky” if not softened with planting or design elements

Coping:
Usually finished with matching manufactured caps for a tidy, polished top. Optional in some cases, but typically included for a complete look.

2. Natural Wall Stone

Examples:
Dry-laid limestone, fieldstone, weathered granite, local boulders

Look & Feel:
Timeless, textural, and full of character — works beautifully in traditional, naturalized, or woodland settings

Pros:

Unique and beautiful — no two walls look the same
Ages gracefully over time
Feels grounded and blends well with surrounding plantings
Perfect for informal gardens and nature-based designs

Cons:

More labor-intensive to install
Irregular shapes require experienced stonework
Can shift slightly over time if not well-supported

Coping Options:
Coping can be left natural (no cap), or finished with sawn stone slabs for a heavier, more refined top. Both approaches have their place depending on the setting.