Most traditional retaining wall systems offer slope stabilization at the cost of adding more unsightly hardscaping to the environment. But with SmartSlope, your retaining wall features eye-pleasing vegetation to create a beautiful, vertical landscape!
Key Features
- Designed to disappear behind vegetation! (See Video Albums)
- Large pocket for maximum growth media volume (See Video)
- Additional erosion control with SmartSoxx growing media bags (See Video)
- Great point potential for your LEED Green Building Project
- Provides structural retention along slopes at 50 to 70 degrees (See Details)
- Innovative SmartSlope block design ensures healthy plants and a long-lasting wall
- Uses fewer blocks and 50% less concrete than traditional segmented retaining walls
Pricing
We pride ourselves on delivering complete, living retaining wall systems. We offer product packages and fully-installed packages with several options to fit your project needs. Our SmartSlope LRW's are priced well below the highest-cost systems and optimized to achieve successfull grow-out every time --- guaranteed (View our Cost Comparison Presentation).
SmartSlope, typically $25 - $35 per square foot of installed wall face, offers aesthetic and environmental opportunities that traditional hardscape walls simply can't offer.
Do you have a retaining wall project in mind? Contact us today to discuss your living retaining wall option!
Plant Selection
With SmartSlope, it’s all about the plants! The deep pockets of our LRW system permit a wide variety of plantings, ranging from grasses and succulents to beneficial natives and edibles. Consider some of these groundcovers and Midwest natives, visit our Facebook Photo Album for ideas, or contact us with your plant suggestions.
Project Scale
The SmartSlope LRW System is suitable for residential projects and commercial developments of any scale! (see photo album here )
Irrigation
Optional drip irrigation easily integrates into your SmartSlope wall. Depending on your climate and plant selection, irrigation can help ensure rapid plant establishment and support long-term plant health. See Installation and Details for more.
Block Features
- Module Dimensions (Width x Depth x Stack Height): 20” x 15” x 8” (10.5” Face Height)
- Large pocket for maximum growth media volume (See Video)
- Module back end is open for root growth and moisture control
- Module pocket contains dimples to provide extra moisture for plants
- Made from superior wet-cast concrete
- Internally bonded polymer liner
- Mechanical connection to reinforcement straps for additional strength
- Neutral olive green staining lets the plants do the talking
SmartSlope Living Retaining Walls (LRW’s) offer several environmental, economic, and psychological benefits as outlined in ‘About Living Walls.'
Beauty, Strength and Sustainability are all part of the package with our Living Retaining Walls!