What goes behind a retaining wall matters just as much as the blocks you can see, and choosing the wrong material could undermine drainage and stability.

Retaining walls were first created to perform the simple and necessary task of holding back earth. And with good reason: Erosion is a natural process, but when it means soil being washed off your ...

Dear James: I’m planning a veggie garden on my sloping lot so I need a retaining wall. I have used timbers before, but blocks might hold up better. Which method do you prefer? -- Steve W. Dear Steve: ...

If you've got an extra hollow concrete block (or several) lying around, consider putting it to good use as a home for ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Once you know how to build a stackable retaining wall for your garden using concrete blocks, you may be wondering if there are any special ...

Retaining walls were first created to perform the simple and necessary task of holding back earth. And with good reason: Erosion is a natural process, but when it means soil being washed off your ...