Retaining walls also help hold back steeply sloped soil, and control soil erosion and drainage. If you've decided to add a retaining wall to your yard, you'll inevitably ponder the question of ...

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.

Transforming slopes. By Patrick Danner, ... Besides being an architectural addition to a landscape, retaining walls curb erosion. Worker from Cribley Enterprises, Inc., ...

One of the most cost-effective and dramatic improvements you can make in your landscape is to define your planting beds with retaining walls. Landscape walls can “tie together” your foundation ...

Continuing last month’s theme of landscape dividers is this month’s focus on retaining walls. If you’re thinking, “My yard gently slopes; I don’t need a retaining wall… ...

Retaining walls, depending on materials and size, can range from $3,000 to $10,000 or more. Managing Your Slope A slope in your backyard can silently destroy your home if left unchecked.

In the world of outdoor design, attention often gravitates toward plant choices, patio layouts, and decorative features. While these elements certainly elevate a yard’s aesthetics, they often ...

In this installment of Asked & Answered, Ryan Patera with Patera Landscaping answers the question: "Does my landscape need a retaining wall?" ...