The wall we built was a weekend long project and an exhausting one at that.
How to build a concrete garden wall blocks.
The success of your retaining wall depends on a level base.
Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding.
Create a sense of privacy and security in your backyard with a concrete wall.
This durable freestanding wall brings an attractive element to your yard that can zone off an outdoor patio area or add emphasis around flower beds and other landscaping.
Self stacking concrete blocks make building a sturdy retaining wall a much simpler diy project.
Using cinderblocks mortar and 2x4 boards this diy weekend project allows you to section off your outdoor living space into a private retreat.
How to build a concrete wall prep work.
How to build redwood and stone steps create easy and attractive hillside access with a snazzy set of steps made from redwood ledge stone and crushed rock.
It took a day to rip out the old collapsing retaining wall to dig farther into the hill to provide room for the backfill gravel and to help unload materials.
Using a tape measure decide the length and the width of your retaining wall then mark off the area with the garden stakes and string.
Concrete blocks are ideal for building walls to hold back the soil after you dig into a slope for a pathway patio or another landscaping project block retaining walls are generally the same as freestanding block walls but with a few important differences.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.