- How Will You Use Your Terrace Garden?<\/a><\/li>
- Cost to Terrace a Yard<\/a><\/li>
- Create Your Terrace Garden Design<\/a><\/li>
- How to Build a Terrace Garden<\/a><\/li>
- Finish and Finesse Your Terrace Garden<\/a><\/li>
- FAQ About Terrace Gardens<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>
How Will You Use Your Terrace Garden?<\/strong><\/h2>
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Photo Credit: TimAbramowitz<\/a> \/ Canva Pro \/ License<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure> Before designing your terraced garden, list the ways you want to use your garden.<\/p>
- Do you want a flat area to create more living space outdoors?<\/li>
- Do you want to add landscaping, water features, or flowers?<\/li>
- Would you like to grow a vegetable garden?<\/li>
- Would you like your backyard to match the front yard design style by using the same colored stone walls, berms, and garden features?<\/li>
- Would a natural stone retaining wall to prevent soil erosion and runoff in your terraced yard be useful?<\/li> <\/ul>
If you have a clear understanding of your garden\u2019s use, you can determine the design and materials you need to execute your plan. Once your dream is clear, you\u2019ll need to decide on your budget for your sloping garden.<\/p>
Cost to Terrace a Yard<\/h2>
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Photo Credit: brewbooks<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ CC BY SA-2.0<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure> The cost to create a terraced garden depends on several factors: materials for the retaining wall, its size, and especially, whether you build it yourself or hire a contractor.<\/p>
A professional landscaping company can install the wall for you, with the average cost for a retaining wall<\/a> ranging from $3,500 to $9,400<\/strong>. If you DIY, materials for terracing a garden can range from $4 to $20 per square foot<\/strong>. <\/p>
You may also incur other DIY costs:<\/p>
- Tools:<\/strong> Compactor or grader<\/li>
- Rebar and stakes:<\/strong> Used to secure your building materials<\/li>
- Fabric:<\/strong> To hold the soil in place and distribute weight evenly<\/li> <\/ul>
Here\u2019s a list of the average price per square foot<\/strong> of some of the more common materials used:<\/p>
- Corten Steel\/Metal $42 \u2013 $150<\/strong><\/li>
- Rammed Earth\/Chalk $20 \u2013 $30<\/strong><\/li>
- Boulder\/Rock $20 \u2013 $90<\/strong><\/li>
- Cinder Block $15 \u2013 $40<\/strong><\/li>
- Brick $17 \u2013 $43<\/strong><\/li>
- Wood Timber $13 \u2013 $35<\/strong><\/li>
- Poured Concrete $20 \u2013 $40<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>
If you decide to hire someone to do the work for you, labor costs vary depending on the type of materials and size of the wall; however, you can expect to pay around $20 to $53 per square foot<\/strong> (materials and labor) for professional installation.<\/p>
Create Your Terrace Garden Design<\/h2>
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Photo Credit: UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Now that your budget and purpose are set, it\u2019s time for the fun part \u2014 designing your terrace garden. You\u2019ll want your garden projects best suited for the slope of your backyard and the function of the terraced garden.<\/p>
- Rammed Earth\/Chalk $20 \u2013 $30<\/strong><\/li>
- Rebar and stakes:<\/strong> Used to secure your building materials<\/li>
- Tools:<\/strong> Compactor or grader<\/li>
- Cost to Terrace a Yard<\/a><\/li>