Build a Retaining Wall With Blocks to Decorate the Steep Slope
A yard with a steep slope can be difficult to improve. Build a block retaining wall to add tiers to your yard that will prevent erosion and are the perfect setting for a flower garden.
Retaining wall design is the most important part of the process, as a well-constructed wall must support hundreds of pounds of soil and plants. Proper drainage is vital to the long term success of your wall.
Consider hiring a landscape architect to assist with design and planning. It is possible that your expectations go beyond your DIY skills, which is always best to be aware of before starting construction.
You can buy retaining wall blocks from Home Depot for as little as 60 cents each and spend up to $ 3 each on larger, beautiful blocks. You will need a shovel, hammer, hand rammer, wheelbarrow, yard stick, level and caulking gun.
Get ready to spend a couple of weekends building this project. This old house has a great video with detailed instructions on how to build a block retaining wall from the link below.
How to Build a Retaining Wall | This old house