Building a retaining wall will help reduce erosion improve water drainage and create usable garden space.
Rebuild retaining wall.
It s a great home improvement project that can be completed in a weekend whether you re a novice or an old hand.
The interlocking retaining wall block can be used to build walls up to 24 to 36 inches high depending on the size of the block.
Remove the pieces of the old wall.
Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding.
Using a tape measure decide the length and the width of your retaining wall then mark off the area with the garden stakes and string.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
Transfer plants temporarily to a tarp for safekeeping.
Dig deep to give the plants a strong root ball.
Lay a thick base of gravel along the trench.
Either demolish the wall.
Pack it down tight with a tamper.
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Remove any plants lining the retaining wall with a shovel.
The success of your retaining wall depends on a level base.
Retaining wall repair options.
When this occurs the homeowner has two choices.