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Which Retaining Wall Material Performs Best in Colorado Springs Clay Soil?

Which Retaining Wall Material Performs Best in Colorado Springs Clay Soil?

Choosing a retaining wall material for a Colorado Springs slope is not the same decision it would be anywhere else in the country. At 6,035 feet of elevation, with a frost line that reaches 36 inches below grade, annual freeze-thaw cycles occurring 30–60 times per year, and clay-bearing soil formations, including the notoriously expansive Dawson arkose and Pierre shale that underlie much of the city’s western residential areas, the performance requirements here eliminate options that work perfectly well in gentler climates and impose strict discipline on the ones that remain viable. Continue reading
How to Stop Slope Erosion in Colorado Springs with Strategic Boulder Landscaping

How to Stop Slope Erosion in Colorado Springs with Strategic Boulder Landscaping

Living in Colorado Springs means waking up to incredible mountain views, enjoying dramatic topography, and experiencing the unique character that comes with Front Range living. But if your property sits on a slope, whether you’re in the steep hillsides of Rockrimmon, the elegant terraced yards of the Broadmoor area, or anywhere in the foothills, those beautiful views come with a challenging reality: gravity never stops working. Continue reading