Trying to think of ways to revamp your home’s front yard? Wonder Walls have a few ideas! Are you preparing to sell your home and want to enhance its value? Why not increase the chances of your house getting snapped up right away? Or maybe you’re already in your dream home and think its exterior needs a bit of love and attention? Either way, your home’s curb appeal sets the tone for the rest of the home. It’s a classic example of people assuming that what they see is what they’ll get. So if the outside of your house is rundown, they may expect the same for the inside. Whereas if the exterior is pristine, visitors and buyers will be […]
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Don’t just spring clean the house, transform your front and back garden with a retaining wall! After what has felt like the longest winter, the sun has finally come out in beautiful Perth, WA. You know what that means? People are spending much more time outdoors! It’s about now that we begin to study our yards and consider what needs to be done to get these areas ready for the party season. For some, there may be a bit of weeding here and there. For others it may mean a complete spring makeover! Want to take your outdoor areas to the next level? Not sure where to start? Have a look at our checklist. Do the weeding and trim your […]
Building a retaining wall can be a complex and time-consuming project. Here’s how to know when to reach out to a professional… So you’ve decided to build a retaining wall as a part of your backyard landscaping or home renovation project and you’re thinking of potentially doing it yourself. It may sound fairly easy at first, but sometimes a fun hobby or project like this can easily turn into a bit of a nightmare if you don’t know what you’re up against. Building a DIY retaining wall appeals to people for a few reasons, those being that sometimes the cost can be lower, there is an ability to completely control the design process (although many professionals do provide this freedom), […]
Retaining walls are an excellent option to freshen up limited spaces, allowing you to create exciting and functional areas in even the smallest backyards. In this blog, we will share our top tips for maximising your backyard with the help of quality, durable retaining walls. A backyard is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the outdoors within the privacy of your own oasis. Natural, open spaces encourage us to explore, get active in our leisure time, and create fantastic fun-filled memories. However, if your backyard is on a sloping block or has limited space — it may be challenging to find a way to maximise your outdoor living area without compromising comfort. When on a landscaping mission to get […]
As a homeowner, it’s essential to know what retaining wall would work best with your needs, location and garden layout. There are many different retaining walls on the market, and it can be challenging to choose which one suits your project best. This Wonder Walls guide will explore popular types of retaining walls and why they make a great addition to your backyard. When it comes to sprucing up a backyard, many people dive straight into constructing outdoor DIY furniture or laying down artificial grass. Although both options look great, they don’t last and provide little value to your outdoor space. That’s where retaining walls come in to save the landscaping day! Retaining walls are a fantastic investment that will […]
At Wonder Walls, we create post and panel retaining walls with attention to strength and durability that works with your house and garden aesthetic. Whether you are looking for a solution to go alongside a driveway, garden or boundary, Wonder Walls provides solutions to those looking for a DIY retaining wall in Perth. Wonder Walls post and panel retaining walls are made with precast, steel-reinforced concrete for ultimate strength and protection. How can a Wonder Walls post and panel retaining wall help? Minimal use of space Wonder Walls can be retained right to the edge of the block, which means a fence can be erected immediately behind the wall. They make for excellent garden and landscaping retaining walls. Low Cost […]
Get inspired by these affordable backyards. Backyard Landscape Ideas with pictures. Designing your landscape is just as important as designing any part of your house. Landscaping ideas that are skilfully carried out can complement your home’s aesthetic. You can enhance the whole appeal of your backyard by choosing the suitable shrubs, garden edges, plants, and flowers. Before you start designing your backyard where space is limited, you must create an inventory of your backyard space. As there are many landscaping ideas to choose from, try to figure out which one would fit best for your space and then make adjustments to create your perfect garden. Consider the fact that you may want to have a pool or a playground for […]
Check out these fantastic designs and ideas. Retaining walls are practical and beautiful elements to include in a landscape. When referring to retaining walls, there’s an age-old debate about what’s more important – form or function. It goes without saying that function is a top priority, but this does not mean that form must be neglected. There are many ways to make small or large, simple or complex retaining walls visually pleasing. If designed well and constructed with quality materials, your retaining wall will be the pivotal point in your property rather than something you try to hide. Retaining walls are practical and beautiful elements to include in a landscape. They can help solve a variety of problems and offer […]
Choosing Plants For Sloping Areas – What Plants Grow On Slopes. Elevating your beds eliminates the need to lean over in the garden Gardeners run up against what seems to be a challenging obstacle in their quest to maintain a beautiful and functional garden space. For gardeners, problems with sloping sites include things like soil and nutrient loss, as well as overexposure of plants to wind and sun, which can easily damage or kill them. Both entertainers and gardeners, however, can overcome these problems with a bit of planning, landscaping, and dedication. We can find a solution for your sloping plot that really works for your lifestyle, and then discuss how to build a garden around it. 1. Build a […]
Engineered for longevity, durability and reliability Call today for assistance. There are many uses for walls – some are used to keep people safe, while others were used to keep enemies and animals out. Some are used as a symbol, and some are used for its aesthetic appeal. General landscaping and urban planning benefits tremendously from retaining walls. City public gardens use them to separate vegetation from the unsafe concrete jungle. Large properties utilise them to guide guests and to deter those unwelcomed, and highways and railroads use them to keep pedestrians safe. Retaining walls come in a variety of shapes, textures, materials and styles. Precast concrete retaining walls are among the most popular, and it’s easy to see why […]