Raised garden beds are a great way to grow your own food, and they can help you overcome poor soil conditions. They’re also economical if you make them yourself from readily available materials. You can use landscape blocks or pavers to build a raised garden bed that’s attractive as well as practical. Here’s how. Dig … Read more
Building a brick retaining wall can be a DIY project. However, this project is not for the faint of heart because it requires a lot of preparation and hard work. In fact, labor will account for most of the total project cost. Size and cost considerations are based on a 10-foot brick wall that measures … Read more
For years, I was jealous of my friends who had raised gardens in their yards. The lush produce seemed to defy the laws of nature. The only thing that kept me from having one was the thought of building my own raised garden. I didn’t think it would be too difficult, but I wasn’t sure … Read more
A retaining wall is a border between two surfaces. The purpose of a retaining wall is to keep the soil from eroding away and to help store water for plants. It can also be used to stop people from falling down a steep hill or slope. There are many different types of retaining walls, such … Read more
Retaining walls are built to hold back the forces of gravity. When you construct a retaining wall out of brick, you have to make sure that you have enough bricks to build the wall and that there aren’t any gaps in the structure for water and soil to get through. Here, we’ll explain how to … Read more
A retaining wall is a great way to add structure and shape to your yard. It can help you manage soil erosion, prevent flooding, and create a beautiful backdrop for plants, trees, or flowers. For this post we’ll be covering the installation of segmental retaining walls (SRWs). Segmental retaining walls are modular blocks that are … Read more
One of the best ways to improve the curb appeal of your home is to build a retaining wall. Retaining walls can help keep slopes in check and prevent soil erosion, but they can also be used as accents and visual barriers. If you’re looking for a DIY project that will keep you busy on … Read more
Retaining walls are an attractive and practical way to prevent soil erosion. They can also be used to create raised planting beds and to level areas of your property. The following steps will show you how to build a beautiful retaining wall that will serve these purposes and add character to your landscape. Know what … Read more
A retaining wall can be a great way to create a barrier on your property and make room for additional landscaping. It’s also a fairly simple project for someone with the right tools, so long as you’re working on an appropriate slope. This article will walk you through the steps of creating your own retaining … Read more
There are many factors to consider before building stairs in your yard. If you want your steps to look good, you’ll need to first calculate the slope of the hill. Then you’ll need to excavate the area and plan out the number of risers and steps. After you have the basics down, you’ll be able … Read more