08/29/2026
245 feet of retaining wall. 700 square feet of pavers. A river rock drainage valley and fresh plantings tying it all together.
The wall holds the grade behind the patio, with a full drainage system built in behind it. The river rock valley handles runoff and doubles as a clean design feature instead of just a ditch. We planted daylilies, tea olives, and six new shrubs, then finished the beds with pine straw and fabric underneath to keep everything in place. We also extended the sump pump line to the other side of the new bed and did tree work to open up the space.
This project held the grade, moved water where it needs to go, and gave this family a finished outdoor space to actually use. Here’s how it came out.