Construct the Wall 1. Start the retaining wall with stones 12 inches deep, set against the earth bank. This layer, or course, can be any height but would typically be about 6 inches.

Use a torpedo level to level each of the landscape retaining wall blocks front to back and a 4- or 6-ft. level to keep each course level and even. Set the blocks with a heavy rubber or plastic mallet.

For natural stone walls less than 3 feet tall, dig a trench for the wall so the first row of boulders can be installed at least halfway in the ground. The trench also must be deep enough to have a ...

There are two types of stone walls. One is free-standing that creates a fence or boundary. The other is a stone retaining wall. The method of construction for each is somewhat similar to the other ...

Faux Stone Block Retaining Wall Here’s a retaining wall made by @blueisle out of concrete blocks that look like stone. Retaining walls help create more usable flat space in a sloped yard, and ...

Traditionally, retaining walls were made from railroad ties and found stone. The land was dug back; the stones or wood were placed as a wall; and the land filled back in behind, creating two flat ...

The retaining wall you construct has to be strong enough to offset the pushing force of the soil. Do not underestimate this force, as a cubic foot of moist soil can often weigh up to 100 pounds.

So, we raced. We raced as quickly as a 62-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman can race while carrying 200-pound rocks. We worked from a pile of stones that has been sitting in the corner of our ...

Retaining walls are hardscaping heroes, making challenging locations more workable and preventing erosion in your outdoor ...

Retaining walls cost between $1,000 and $10,000 for a typical 4-foot by 25-foot wall or around $5,500 on average. The overall costs depend on the dimensions of your particular wall, the wall style ...