If you’ve been following us, it should come as no surprise that we specialise in rock walls! However we are fully aware of all the retaining options available and today we’d like…
How stone can help control water erosion in your landscape
Erosion is a common issue that can cause you a lot of grief. Controlling erosion is one of our most requested services because one of the most effective solutions is the strategic…
Green & Sustainable Retaining Wall Materials
From the pyramids at Giza to Machu Picchu, it is no coincidence that all of the longest lasting human structures are made from stone and rocks. Stone lasts forever, is natural, and…
The top garden and landscaping trends for 2021
There can be no doubt many of us spent more time in our backyards and front gardens (or we looked for green spaces) in the year that was 2020. So 2021 is…
Natural stone stairs to enhance your landscape
With a name like Rock Walls Melbourne, it’s fair to say that our specialty lies in rock walls. But with many of our projects, it’s not just a wall we’re creating. A…
Featured Project: Permanent Retaining Solution at The Basin
The client approached as us they were searching for a cost effective way to permanently retain their embankment and create an access from the top of the property to the bottom. The…
Failed retaining walls and how to avoid them
Failed retaining walls can be exceptionally costly to repair or replace. Rather than fix a retaining wall that has gone bad, there are some key preventative measures you can take to ensure…
Featured Project: Repairing a failed mudstone retaining wall in Greensborough
We were called in to rebuild a failed mudstone retaining wall in Greensborough. The site had major access issues and the very real danger of falling 100 metres down to the river…
What are gabion walls?
Gabion is derived from the Italian ‘gabbione’, which means big cage – which is exactly what a gabion retaining wall is. It consists of a system of wire mesh “cages” that hold…
How much does a retaining wall cost?
Have you been thinking of installing a retaining wall in your yard? The ability to level out and create usable areas and garden beds is so tempting but how much will it…