Landscape Walls

Landscape walls are typically retaining walls that are under six feet in height.  We thought it would make sense to create a block specifically for that purpose. GeoStone Landscape Walls are a revolutionary addition to the Segmental Retaining Wall (S.R.W.) industry.  The Landscape Block has all of the strengths of both the Landscape Wall and the massive Retaining Wall but none of the weaknesses.  It does not have the big industrial look of the larger retaining wall modules.  It has a much softer, more natural look which is conducive to a residential setting.  At 36 lbs it is much easier to handle than most retaining wall modules on the market today.  The Landscape is also a fully structural retaining wall block.  This is where it differs from most garden or landscape wall modules.  It has an open core which allows for what we call the "Rock Interlock" system.  GeoStone has tested this system at various labs throughout the country and found that the "Rock Interlock" is as strong or in many cases stronger than other leading retaining wall systems.  In short, the GeoStone Landscape possesses the same strength of major retaining wall systems, in addition to the ease of installation and aesthetic value of the garden or landscape wall block.

When I say the GeoStone Landscape Block is fully structural, I mean it is capable of doing this.

You won't find anything like this at your local hardware superstore!

The GeoStone Landscape Retaining Wall Module was designed for easy installation and maximum flexibility. Simply follow the instructions in the Landscape Wall Installation Guide and you can create a beautiful addition to the landscape of your property. The GeoStone Landscape block is a structural module and can be used to construct walls reaching major heights. If you plan to meet / exceed four feet in height, have loading on top of the wall, or are working with a slope in front or behind the wall, consult your dealer for reinforcing instructions.  A guide to installation of a fully structural, reinforced, load-bearing GeoStone wall can be downloaded here.

Just a little four page document that sums up what we feel is some of the more important things you will need to know about retaining walls.  The Hardscape Handbook shows actual designs of structural walls as well as 3-D renderings of Stairs and radii.  There is also a step by step process of how to build both a residential non-load bearing wall as well as a commercial load bearing wall.  We encourage you to click the link above to download and view before taking on your retaining wall project.

With GeoStone, you can incorporate the use of both the Standard and the Landscape modules in the same wall.  One pattern that can be used is the GeoStone multi-piece procedure.  The Landscape module can be cut in half to make a third piece (4"x9"x12").  This system can be used with grid reinforcement for a fully structural multi-piece wall system.  GeoStone's Ultimate Positive Connection can be used with this system as well.