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11 January 2024

Enhance Your Landscaping with a Limestone Retaining Walls

Retaining walls are an essential element in any landscape design, providing both functional and aesthetic benefits. While there are many materials to choose from, limestone is a popular choice for its natural beauty and durability. In this article, we will explore the benefits of using limestone for your retaining walls and how it can enhance your landscape.

The Beauty of Limestone


Limestone is a sedimentary rock that is formed from the accumulation of shells, coral, and other marine debris. This natural process gives limestone its unique texture and colour variations, making each piece one-of-a-kind. The earthy tones of limestone, ranging from light creams to warm browns, blend seamlessly with any landscape design, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication.

Durability and Strength

One of the main reasons why limestone is a popular choice for retaining walls is its durability and strength. Limestone is a dense and heavy material, making it resistant to erosion and weathering. It can withstand heavy loads and pressure, making it an ideal choice for retaining walls that need to hold back soil and prevent erosion. With proper installation and maintenance, a limestone retaining wall can last for decades.

Natural Limestone Retaining Walls

For a more rustic and natural look, consider using natural limestone for your retaining walls. Natural limestone is cut directly from the earth, preserving its natural texture and color variations. This creates a unique and organic look that blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. Natural limestone retaining walls are also more environmentally friendly, as they do not require any additional processing or manufacturing.

Limestone Boulder Retaining Walls

For a more dramatic and bold look, consider using limestone boulders for your retaining walls. Limestone boulders are large, irregularly shaped pieces of limestone that can be stacked to create a sturdy and visually striking retaining wall. These boulders can range in size from a few inches to several feet, giving you the flexibility to create a wall that fits your landscape design.

Low Maintenance

Limestone retaining walls require minimal maintenance, making them a practical choice for busy homeowners. Limestone is a non-porous material, meaning it does not absorb water or moisture. This makes it resistant to mold, mildew, and other forms of water damage. Additionally, limestone is a low-maintenance material that does not require sealing or painting, saving you time and money in the long run.

Conclusion

Limestone retaining walls are a beautiful and practical addition to any landscape design. With its natural beauty, durability, and low maintenance, limestone is an ideal material for retaining walls. Whether you choose natural limestone or limestone boulders, these walls will enhance your landscape and provide functional benefits for years to come. Have you used limestone for your retaining walls? Share your experience in the comments below.

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JOHN HIRDMAN - SENIOR DEVELOPMENT MANAGER SATTERLEY PROPERTY GROUP -

We purchased a difficult block that required a lot of site works and retaining, which was daunting at first. We had several contractors quote the work but found Mark from Creative Limestone to be the most friendly and professional by far. We quickly had a written quote and knew exactly what we were up for from the start. Mark would regularly contact us with updates, and once the site works started, our retaining wall was built promptly and finished perfectly. Mark helped us beyond finishing the wall with contacts for other trades and completing our site works ready to build. I have already recommended Creative Limestone to our friends and would not hesitate to call Creative Limestone if we need any work done in the future.

CASSIE STREBEL - BUILDING SURVEYOR RESOLVE GROUP PTY LTD

Mark from Creative Limestone has completely transformed my whole yard with a landscape package which included: - Design - Soak wells and storm water drainage - Limestone paving and edging - Limestone planter boxes and capping - Tropical plants and reticulation - Artificial Turf. Workmanship is of the highest quality and the transformation is amazing. Customer service provided was excellent and very professional, with regular updates and flexibility to accommodate minor changes. I would undoubtedly recommend Mark to any prospective clients as I am absolutely thrilled with the end result, so thank you very much to you and your team of tradesmen.

LOUISE, MADORA BAY

The team of guys are amazing! Not only do they do an amazing and quality job, the whole team is polite and very professional. Paul went above and beyond for our build and we are so very grateful. Thank you to everyone involved, we love our new addition to our home.

Samantha

I have used Creative Limestone for my front wall and they are amazing

SARAH

We couldn't be happier with all the work Paul and Mark have done at our house, and I would happily recommend Creative Limestone to anybody considering limestone work. Their work is to an exceptional standard, but they are also engaging and helpful throughout the whole process. -Thanks again Creative Limestone

STEVE AND LIBBY - NEDLANDS

"We are writing to say a huge thank you to Paul, Mark, Sharon in accounts and the team at Creative Limestone for the fantastic job they have done landscaping our front and rear gardens. Paul project managed the whole of the work which included the installation of our pool which was fantastic as the whole job was hassle free from start to finish, he was very professional, knowledgeable and easy to work with and with his help and advice we have achieved the look we wanted. We are delighted with the quality of the work that was carried out and the team were a pleasure to have on site and again very easy to work with. I would certainly recommend Creative Limestone to anyone." Very happy customers

PAUL AND CAROL - SECRET HARBOUR

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M Ann

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Creative Limestone is a WA owned and operated business, specialising in the construction of all types of limestone retaining walls, boundary walls, and screen walls, for commercial applications. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with quality workmanship, along with a professional, knowledgeable, friendly and reliable service. We source from some of the most respected limestone suppliers in the state, ensuring an exceptional product each and every time. Owner operator Paul Whittleton has over twenty-three years’ experience working with architects, engineers, builders and developers on local council works, schools, housing and commercial developments.

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