Small Retaining Wall Ideas
A retaining wall doesn’t have to be tall to be functional.
Wood retaining walls are typically the least expensive but tend to be less sturdy.
A concrete retaining wall is also an easy way to continue your home’s design scheme throughout your garden.
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This tall retaining wall doubles as aprivacy wall, blocking the backyard from the rest of the neighborhood.
Although they aren’t held together with mortar, they’re sturdy.
In addition, buildinga stone retaining wallis pretty easy.
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Retaining Wall Ideas for Sloped Backyard
Retaining walls benefit sloped areas by keeping soil from sliding down.
Since this project is more functional than aesthetic, some digging will be required.
Thecurve of this wallcreates a natural outdoor dining space that perfectly fits a table and chairs.
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Front Yard Retaining Wall Ideas
Retaining walls are for more than just the backyard.
Keep your yard separated from the sidewalk with afront yardretaining wall that matches the exterior of your home.
Otherwise, the mortar will easily crack after a few seasons of weather changes.
Whether you tackle it yourself or hire professionals, you must get buried utilities marked before starting this project.
If your yard lacks shade, plant trees for the biggest bang for your buck.
Trees change the entire feel of a backyard.
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