Concrete blocks are a common way to construct a retaining wall, but that doesn't mean they're the best or only way. Here's an ...
This material is the opposite of concrete block in a few ways, most notably in its color and how it can help your retaining ...
The desire to have a bit of land to call your own is not an uncommon one. However, in the Bay Area, finding our own personal outdoor space can be a challenge. Some of us live in newer housing ...
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: ...
The Garden Retaining Wall System is structurally independent. No struts. No sidewalls. It is a wall system that could stand ...
Retaining walls built of stone or brick are the traditional style and usually blend nicely into their surrounding landscape. The question is, though: are these really the best materials for the job ...
What makes natural stone retaining walls a better long-term choice than poured concrete or manufactured block for Montana ...
It began with a patch of soil that never quite behaved the same after the construction next door finished. The neighbor had ...