For homeowners, retaining walls are an excellent way to battle soil erosion while also giving your yard more planting space. In addition, they can serve as a focal point that can be fun to plan around ...

Thinking about upgrading your backyard this summer? Attend Do It Yourself Demo Days at Custom Retaining Walls and Landscaping, Inc. Every year, their professional landscapers put on live ...

Watch the process of building an epic retaining wall using unbelievably heavy blocks. From planning to placement, this ...

Most of us have spent more than our fair share of time in our homes this year. For those who are lucky enough to have yards and gardens, many of those hours were likely spent there, soaking up the sun ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Segmental retaining wall systems are one of the most versatile tools ...

“Savage Gardens,” a Minnesota Landscape Arboretum exhibit, will feature sculptures and interactive displays focused on carnivorous plants such as the Venus flytrap, left, and pitcher plants. (The ...

Last week I wrote about my recent trip to Southern California. I was fortunate to spend time with a dear friend and his wife. I don’t know that I’ve ever met a person who’s more in love with a home ...

Humans have been building retaining walls for thousands of years to create flat, or gently sloping, terraces on hillsides. A lot of my readers have them on their own property – or need to build one – ...

Q. I want to build a retaining wall that’s going to look great for years. At my last house, I had a short retaining wall around a patio that started to lean out toward the lawn. The little wall was ...