Garden Retaining Walls

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.

A retaining wall is the ideal way to control erosion or level a sloping yard. Composite timbers made from recycled materials are a wonderful material choice because they do not decompose.

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.

A pleasing decorative feature that is an asset to any yard, it is also a serious retaining wall that will stop an existing hill from sliding, or provide strong support for new landscaping.

Here is one way to tame a slope.

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 build a retaining wall from lightweight treated lumber.

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.