Landscape walls are a gardener's way to fight gravity: They're typically used to hold back part of a yard that would otherwise lead to a landslide. They can also step up an especially steep slope, cut ...

A good retaining wall is an unlikely combination of designs–basically a strong wall full of holes. It has to be strong enough to hold back earth that can exert tremendous pushing force. It also has to ...

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: ...

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 ...

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 ...