When you plan to create a landscape with blocks, the landscaping can quickly provide you with a rich feel for as long as you maintain your landscaping. Depending on how the concrete blocks are used, they may be able to stand up to a multitude of weather conditions as time goes by.
Many concrete blocks today can attain permanence while also adding fresh ideas and materials that will help the concrete blocks be installed easily and more affordably. Below are four types of concrete blocks used in landscaping.
Concrete Retaining Blocks
Using concrete blocks for a retaining wall will allow the wall to be erected quickly and easily. In most cases, a retaining wall concrete block includes a lip in the back. This lip is then used to lock onto the block underneath. This locking will keep the blocks aligned so that the wall remains stable.
Retaining wall concrete blocks does not require cement as the backfill will be able to keep the blocks snug. The block design involves tapering on each side, which allows them to shadow the wall’s curved contour.
Concrete Free-Standing Blocks
Concrete blocks that are free-standing are designed the same manner as concrete blocks used for retaining walls. However, the free-standing wall is completely viewable and without the need for a lip to keep them locked. By not having a lip or any use of backfill, you need to use an adhesive placed between the blocks to keep them secured.
Concrete Blocks for Building
Not all concrete blocks used in landscaping are designed to be used in specific projects. Instead, the concrete blocks are implemented for projects involving building. The particular concrete blocks used for construction come in many measurements and need an adhesive to create various landscaping features such as a fire pit, rings around a tree, planters, and benches.
Concrete Landscaping Paver
The concrete landscaping paver gets used when you plan to create a landscaping path, patio, driveway, or sidewalk. The paver can also be used for garden bed edging, allowing the paver to come in different designs and from more than one substance.
Although concrete pavers made from natural stone are pricey, they look beautiful when incorporated into the landscaping. Using a cast concrete paver does not cost as much but will give the appearance of being expensive.
Other pavers, such as brick, are not as costly, but they will crumble quickly as time goes by and will need upkeep.
Conclusion
Using concrete blocks in your landscaping can provide significant landscaping effects and help your project come to completion as you desire. If you are looking for additional ways to incorporate concrete blocks, call us today to get your questions answered.
