Retaining Walls, Terraces, Planters
Today’s retaining wall systems can transform mundane landscapes into elegant outdoor environments. Tiered gardens and stepped terraces, created with retaining walls, can reshape unusable hillsides. Curves and angles, freestanding walls and columns are all tools in the hands of Villa landscape architects used to sculpt the landscape of your dreams..

Retaining wall units, pavers and steps create a two-tier patio for planters as well as grilling, dining and just hanging out. It's an ideal space for visiting with family and friends.

Not only do retaining walls help transition the backyard slope, they also function as area for planters or seating and are capped with natural stone in a contrasting color. Mulched planting beds provide a home for greenery, creating just the right mix of hardscapes and softscapes.

Retaining wall units create a stunning raised patio and seating area around the fire pit as well as transition the slope to the backyard. The natural stone mulch area looks stunning too.

Step units and natural stone steppers create a functional and attractive staircase to this raised patio, with columns created from the same retaining wall units as the seat walls.

Retaining wall units create a slightly raised patio as well as columns and seat walls around this deluxe outdoor living space.

Stairways can be created with retaining wall units, and bullnose units provide the finishing touch as the stair treads.

This front yard slope solution controls erosion beautifully and complements the historic façade of this stately home.

The perfect finish to a backyard paradise is to cap off a column in planters made with retaining wall units.

The landing provides an extra space for outdoor living in this multi-level stairs with retaining walls.

Terraced retaining walls, along with stairs connecting the deck and patio, are a permanent solution to rotting timbers that were under the deck.

The natural look created with tiered, curving retaining walls is the solution to replace rotting timber or cracked concrete walls.

This curved patio and retaining walls surround an existing tree for a stunning focal point to the terraced gardens.

Retaining walls work beautifully as a backyard solution for erosion control to create raised paver patios and look great with home's existing brick façade.

Extra outdoor entertaining space and access to the back yard is created with these dramatic walls and stairs.

Terraced planters, as a solution for erosion control problems, look lovely filled with shrubbery and crushed trap rock mulch.

The versatile VERSA-LOK system lets you create stairs, retaining walls, planters and seat walls with just a single unit.

Stepped planters filled with shrubbery provide a beautiful transition for the slope from the garage to the back yard.

Segmental retaining walls are an attractive solution that control erosion, improve drainage, and offer space for planting.

Segmental retaining wall units are both beautiful and versatile for plants, seat and retaining walls, and steps.

Tiered retaining walls and matching steps offer a beautiful solution for erosion control and slope transition.

Weathered block creates a visually stunning yet natural looking retaining wall solution for this home's entrance.

Curved walls and multiple tiers are a beautifully engineered solution for this tall wall at the back of a home.

A grand entrance to the back of this home is created with a paver landing, dramatic dual staircases and stunning curved walls.

Tiered, multi-level retaining walls with an accent of contrasting colored block create a stunning way to soften a steep slope and add planting space.

Instead of one retaining wall to transition the grade to the street and sidewalk, two retaining walls add pizzazz with space for plants.

Tiered retaining walls offer a tidy solution for the paver driveway and add ample space for planting.

In addition to transitioning the grade of the landscape, segmental retaining wall units are used to create seating, tiers, planters and steps.

VERSA-LOK retaining wall units and Willow Creek Paving Stones are used create a stunning multi-level outdoor living space with a variety of features.

Retaining walls are the solution for grade changes in the landscape and add dedicated space for plantings.

Ditch the high-maintenance deck and replace it with a raised patio created with retaining wall units and a paving stone surface.

Nothing says 'welcome' more than a curved stairs and tiered areas for shrubs and flowers created with retaining wall units and paving stones.

Freestanding and traditional retaining walls help turn this unwieldy backyard into a outdoor living paradise.

This lovely retaining wall looks great, surrounded by softscapes, natural stone steppers, and the brick and limestone on the home.

A sitting wall and columns from retaining wall units are the perfect solution to surround an area with seating and a fire pit.

This raised patio, created with retaining wall units and pavers, makes a perfect outdoor living space, with various levels for relaxing, seating, dining and more.

This seat wall and columns surrounding the patio are the perfect finishing touch for this backyard patio.

Seat or sitting walls constructed from retaining wall units create a nice visual delineation between the patio and the rest of the backyard.

These columns created with retaining wall units make statement, with flowering plants placed below or that can be placed on top!

This freestanding garden wall creates a private space where guests can gather around the majestic fireplace.