How to build a concrete wall prep work.
How to build a concrete garden wall blocks.
Self stacking concrete blocks make building a sturdy retaining wall a much simpler diy project.
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.
Create a sense of privacy and security in your backyard with a concrete wall.
Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding.
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.
The wall we built was a weekend long project and an exhausting one at that.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
Materials tools and site.
The interlocking retaining wall block can be used to build walls up to 24 to 36 inches high depending on the size of the block.
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.
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.
The success of your retaining wall depends on a level base.