Ground with a steep pitch or slope can become a problem area if it is often eroded by runoff water from heavy rains. One way to contain the erosion is by leveling the slope with a terrace, then ...

Reducing soil erosion, turning steep slopes into terraced backdrops, creating focal points in the landscape—retaining walls serve many purposes. Indeed, they are some of the most common ways to ...

Here's everything you need to know about the tools, materials, and preparation it takes to build a retaining wall out of wood, including when to call a pro.

Highlights The typical cost range to build a railroad tie retaining wall falls between $2,000 and $2,400, while the national average cost is $2,200. The main factors that affect the total cost of this ...

Retaining walls are hardscaping heroes, making challenging locations more workable and preventing erosion in your outdoor space so it stays safe. In sloped backyards, retaining walls are especially ...

AWARE received funding to construct a retaining wall to mitigate future landslide damages, but high construction prices will likely push its cost to more than the awarded grant funding. “The design we ...

Some Roxborough residents are watching closely for a decision from the Zoning Board of Adjustment on a plan to build a retaining wall on a steep wooded hill overlooking a Wissahickon trail entrance.

“Stone Primer,” by Charles McRaven is the essential guide for homeowners interested in diy stonework, from winding garden paths to fireplaces and stone retaining walls. Stone Primer (Storey Publishing ...