![]() ![]() The key to installing a block retaining wall is preparing the ground for the first row. There are various designs and degrees of offset (how far back each successive row is positioned) so take your time selecting them. These blocks fit together when stacked so they will not tip over from the weight of the soil behind them. Make sure you purchase special interlocking retaining wall blocks at your home center store. After moving them to the wall location, it would be wise to wait until the following day to start building the wall. Even if you use a wheelbarrow to make it easier, there is a lot of lifting. The most difficult part of building a wall with blocks is just carrying them to your backyard. An S-shaped retaining wall is particularly appealing because it provides a location on the lower level for an ornamental shrub or small tree. Even if you do not need to have the wall curved, a slight curvature can be very attractive. If you want to build a curved retaining wall, then retaining wall blocks are the best method. It is not easy to replace the timbers later without disturbing the garden area. I have seen many timber retaining walls rot away and collapse because they were not installed properly. It might seem as though stacking up landscaping timbers is the simplest do-it-yourself method to build a retaining wall, but it is the most difficult to do properly. Retaining wall blocks create a more formal look, while using railroad ties or landscaping timbers appears more rustic. ![]() ![]() Which method do you prefer? - Steve W.ĭear Steve: Both methods for building a retaining are effective and can be attractive depending on the landscaping appearance you are seeking. I have used timbers before, but blocks might hold up better. Dear James: I’m planning a veggie garden on my sloping lot so I need a retaining wall. ![]()
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