For homeowners, retaining walls are an excellent way to battle soil erosion while also giving your yard more planting space. In addition, they can serve as a focal point that can be fun to plan around ...

May 19, 2015 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google A yard with a steep slope can be difficult to landscape. Build a block retaining wall to add level tiers to your ...

Dear James: I’m planning a veggie garden on my sloping lot so I need a retaining wall. I have used timbers before, but blocks might hold up better. Which method do you prefer? -- Steve W. Dear Steve: ...

Humans have been building retaining walls for thousands of years to create flat, or gently sloping, terraces on hillsides. A lot of my readers have them on their own property — or need to build one — ...

Of all the materials you can use for your retaining wall, natural stones are some of the most durable and beautiful. Here are the best options available.