One way to control erosion is to build a retaining wall at the foot of the slope in your yard ... like concrete blocks. These ...

A yard with a steep slope can be difficult to landscape. Build a block retaining wall to add level tiers to your yard, which prevent erosion and provide a perfect place for a flower garden.

This is why any wall taller than six feet should be designed by an engineer who’s got experience in retaining walls. Short walls two feet high that you might build in your yard can be done with ...

A retaining wall allows you to turn a useless (for landscaping purposes) slope into a terraced, flat area. And perhaps the easiest way to build such a wall is with used railroad crossties.

A lot of my readers have them on their own property — or need to build ... slope. Do some due diligence. Walk, bike or drive around your neighborhood. Pay attention to other gravity retaining ...

If you live in Pittsburgh, you know it’s not exactly flat. Hills, slopes, and elevation changes are part of what makes this city beautiful, but they can also cause serious problems for homeowners.