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Retaining Wall Design and Installation

Expert Landscaping and Hardscaping Services

Beautiful, High-End Retaining Walls Built to Last

Sloped yards, drainage challenges, and uneven grades can limit what’s possible in your outdoor space. A properly designed retaining wall changes that.

At Outdoor Innovations Landscaping, we build custom, high-end retaining walls that stabilize your property while elevating overall design. From creating level areas for patios and pools to preventing erosion and defining garden spaces, retaining walls become both structural support and architectural feature.

Built for Minnesota’s demanding freeze-thaw cycles and installed by certified ICPI professionals, our retaining walls are engineered for long-term performance. The result is a landscape that feels intentional, cohesive, and built to last.

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Options for Custom Retaining Walls

At Outdoor Innovations Landscaping, we have a variety of options to select from for any custom retaining wall in your front yard or backyard. We offer unique, high-end selections between a variety of stones and pavers, depending on your wish list and goals. 

We offer numerous options for personalized retaining walls, including gravity walls for shorter slopes, piling walls for keeping soil in check, cantilever walls for extra strength near the bottom, anchored walls for the utmost stabilization, and more. Whatever you dream up for your backyard, we can do—while keeping practicality and an aesthetically pleasing design in mind.

Retaining Wall Materials Offered

With a wide selection of colors, textures, and sizing available, stone or paver retaining walls can be built using a variety of materials:

Fieldstone boulders

Masonry brick

Limestone

Centennial stone

Trap rock

Chilton flagstone

Concrete retaining wall pavers

Segmental retaining walls, like Versa-Lok, County Tribute, Anchor, and Rockwood

Advantages of Professional Retaining Wall Installation

Building retaining walls into your landscape adds value and creates a more luxurious design:

Add gorgeous tiered elevation in your yard

Separate various elements in your space

Create terraced gardens and visuals

Design sitting walls and pillars

Elevate fire and water features

Craft intricate stairways and garden cascades

What You Build Today Becomes Tomorrow’s Favorite Story

Retaining walls are the unsung heroes of your backyard design. They keep your yard dry, stable, and usable through Minnesota’s toughest seasons. They hold back soil, guide water where it belongs, and create the level spaces where memories unfold. When designed well, they also add depth and texture that elevate the entire landscape.

Invest today in the space that will be the backdrop for your future memories.

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Why Homeowners Choose Outdoor Innovations Landscaping

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Asher Judd with Outdoor Innovations created an exceptional landscape design of the pool placement and subsequent hardscape that organically flowed with our home, deck, and yard. Whether it was pavers, coping, or boulders, Asher’s teams thoughtfully, artistically, and precisely placed each piece with great care. We are thrilled with the result, a perfectly sized pool deck that is beautiful and meets all our entertaining needs.
Catherine Jons
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We just finished a backyard pool project with Outdoor Innovations and it turned out absolutely beautiful! We highly recommend Craig Palmer and his crew. The process was smooth and moved efficiently. We appreciate Craig’s attention to detail and responsiveness. Thank you!!
Catherine Robinson
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Craig and his team did an outstanding job creating a backyard oasis for us. From the initial design to completion, the professionalism and expertise were evident every step of the way. The attention to detail and commitment to our vision truly set them apart. We highly recommend Craig and Outdoor Innovations for your landscape and backyard remodel needs.
Karen Montour
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We worked with Outdoor Innovations adding a pool to our sloped yard last spring.  I can't say enough about what a great experience this was,  Asher helped us translate our vague idea into a vision and a plan.    

The project moved along smoothly and on schedule.  Asher worked with us where we wanted changes and  did a great job communicating.  All of the people we dealt with on their crews were very professional and friendly.  

Barry Wallen

Inspiration Gallery

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a view of a backyard with two retaining walls: one about 3 feet, and the other about 9 feet.
close-up view of stones inside a retaining wall
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a retaining wall with garden bed
a retaining wall surrounding a shuffle board
a view down an outdoor staircase, with retaining walls on either side and gardens
a retaining wall with garden bed

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a retaining wall for my yard?

If your property has noticeable slope, erosion issues, or you want to create level outdoor living areas, a retaining wall is often necessary. You may also choose to install retaining walls to help direct rainwater or to add more definition between zones.

During your consultation, we evaluate your specific yard before making recommendations.

Durability and drainage are key. Segmental block systems and natural stone are common choices because they handle freeze-thaw cycles well when installed properly.

Wall height depends on design goals and local regulations. Taller walls may require engineering and permits. We ensure all builds meet structural and municipal requirements. Walls over 4’ tall need a building permit in Minnesota.

We design and build luxury outdoor spaces for homeowners across Minnesota and Western Wisconsin, including:

  • Dellwood
  • Eagan
  • Lake Elmo
  • Mendota Heights
  • North Oaks
  • Hudson
  • St. Paul
  • Minnetonka
  • Grant
  • Orono
  • Stillwater
  • Woodbury
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Our Service Areas

Dellwood
North Oaks
Grant
Eagan
Hudson, WI
Orono
Lake Elmo
Saint Paul
Stillwater
Mendota Heights
Minnetonka
Woodbury

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