Rock Walls Prevent Soil Erosion

Many homes are built on hilly land, leaving homeowners to decide what to do with those areas that are too rolling to do anything with. Hills are beautiful and add much character to landscapes, but sometimes they cause erosion problems. If a hill has nothing to anchor the top layer down, the dirt and soil on top will start tumbling downwards. Without anything holding the dirt in place, the homeowner can be left with a constant mess of soil making its way down the hill.

There are, of course, ways to prevent erosion. One way is to add plants to the hillside that will send their roots down deep and anchor the hill. But the soil can still wash away around the plants, and sometimes more drastic measures need to be taken to prevent erosion.

Rock walls are a good way to prevent erosion in tough areas. Cap rock is a good material to use to build a retaining wall. A cap rock wall will hold back the soil and even allow landscapers to create flowerbeds above or below the wall. Cap rock is found in Florida and is known for its natural beauty. By planning a cap rock wall into a hilly area, a homeowner will be able to prevent erosion and add depth and beauty to their landscape