Proper retaining wall drainage can be the difference between a sturdy wall and one that leans. Learn how to prevent and mitigate drainage problems.

Building a stackable retaining wall may seem like a project for a professional, but it's actually something you can do yourself. Here's how.

A retaining wall is only as effective as its drainage system. Adding weep holes and a drainage pipe will protect its integrity. This One Drainage Mistake Could Destroy Your Garden and Cost You ...

Drainage behind retaining walls also is important. ... It can tilt the wall away just a fraction of an inch per year, but over time these fractions add up to whole numbers. Advertisement.

I would construct a retaining wall about 15?feet away from your home on the side where the ground is higher than the top of the foundation. The bottom of the retaining wall, where it meets the ...

Flat, even landscapes are often coveted in backyards. However, flat backyards are not always so easy to find. Fortunately, varied terrain does not mean that certain landscaping plans are entirely ...

Continuing last month’s theme of landscape dividers is this month’s focus on retaining walls. If you’re thinking, “My yard gently slopes; I don’t need a retaining wall… ...

Household retainer / Whether of wood, mortared materials or interlocking blocks, retaining... SF Gate Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo. Skip to main content. Newsletters. Home. About SFGATE; ...