Garden Retaining Walls
Free woodworking plans and projects to build retaining walls in your garden landscape. Maximize the use of those steep areas with a stepped timber garden wall. Quality of instruction varies at the sites offering this construction information.
We will show you how to build an attractive retaining wall that is firm, solid and will stand the test of time. This DIY retaining wall features a solid base, compacted base material and good drainage. The masonry wall looks great from the front, too, and will enhance the look of your yard.
Instead of using stone or timbers, make an attractive, long-lasting retaining wall from pressure-treated 2x4s, plywood and trim boards. Construction is fast and simple, and the materials are much lighter to work with.
How to build a retaining wall from lightweight treated lumber.
When it came time to design a wall for my own yard, I went looking for something with a little more texture and style but with the same mass and power as a standard style wall. I found it, and all it took was standing those 6-by-6s on their head.
How to make a set of wide retaining steps. These retaining wall steps are made up of a series of 4 x4 inch posts laid horizontally on firmly shaped ground. The steps are easy to make and give a nice solid effect which becomes any garden.
How to make a seat height garden retaining wall.
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