If your retaining wall exceeds a certain height limit, you'll likely need to secure a permit before you start building.

With retaining walls, one big consideration is hydrostatic pressure. If water is allowed to collect behind a wall, the weight of saturated soil could topple it.

Retaining walls were first created to perform the simple and necessary task of holding back earth. And with good reason: Erosion is a natural process, but when it means soil being washed off your ...

Retaining walls were first created to perform the simple and necessary task of holding back earth. And with good reason: Erosion is a natural process, but when it means soil being washed off your ...

Roses are a staple flower in many yards. Whether you have a quaint English cottage garden bursting with colorful blooms and winding, weathered stepping stone pavers or a modern space with sharp, clean ...

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: ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Garden Landscape With Gravel, Limestone, and Green Shrubs. While landscaping brings greenery to many people's minds, rocks are an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lichen can add character to ancient stone and a little biodiversity to a garden, but if it's taking over your retaining walls, you ...

Retaining walls were first created to perform the simple and necessary task of holding back earth. And with good reason: Erosion is a natural process, but when it means soil being washed off your ...