Retaining walls can level a sloped yard, prevent erosion and look beautiful! Check out these distinctive retaining wall ideas. You might not think of retaining walls as the most exciting yard ...

This tall block retaining wall would be ideal to grow a whole range of shallow-rooted greens, such as lettuce and spinach, in ...

These retaining wall ideas inspired by designers will add privacy, protect your blooms, and bring a layer of design to your backyard landscaping. This One Landscaping Feature Enhances Your Entire ...

Q: When we bought our 1942 house nine years ago, it came with a brick retaining wall 35 feet long and 4½-to-5½ feet tall. Holding up the stairs to our front door, it was already leaning to one ...

When doing a brick retaining wall you, choose the mortar color you think will look best. Most people opt to match mortar colors with brick but there are complimentary colors if you like some contrast.

You can buy retaining wall blocks at Home Depot for as little at 60 cents each, and spend up to $3 each for larger and nicer blocks. You’ll need a shovel, mallet, hand tamper, wheelbarrow, yard ...