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Flat, even landscapes are often coveted in backyards.
However, flat backyards are not always so easy to find.
Fortunately, varied terrain does not mean that certain
landscaping plans are entirely off limits, especially for
homeowners willing to build retaining walls.
Retaining walls help turn steep slopes in a yard into ter-
raced focal points. They also can reduce soil erosion in hilly
areas and can be used for aesthetic purposes, like raised
planters, or to create more usable space within the yard.
When an inground pool or pond is cut into a backyard hill,
a retaining wall helps keep the remaining portion of that
hill from collapsing into the cut-away area.
When contemplating retaining wall projects, a lesson
in physics and engineering may be needed. A sturdy and
long-lasting retaining wall needs to be built in a way
that will take into consideration the force of the soil and
the point at which the soil will begin to slide away, ad-
vises the experts at The Family Handyman. If these cal-
culations seem beyond the scope of your ability,
installation of a retaining wall is a job best left to a pro-
fessional. If you are ready to forge ahead, these tips can
get you started. However, it’s important to note the po-
tential benefits of working with others who have already
built a retaining wall.
• Safety first: Call to have underground utilities plot-
ted and marked before beginning any excavation.
• Map out your trench and begin to dig. The trench
should have a level, compacted base as it will be the foun-
dation for which the retaining wall materials, be they
blocks, bricks or wood, sit in. A crushed stone base will
help anchor the courses and serve to promote drainage. The
Family Handyman says to bury the first course of the re-
taining wall one-tenth the height of the wall to prevent soil
behind it from pushing the bottom out.
• Check for level. When placing blocks or timbers,
make sure they are even with the first and periodically
check for level as you go, advises the home improvement
retailer Lowes®.
• Stagger and set back. The next row of blocks or material
should be positioned so that the joints are staggered for
blocks, bricks or wood. A masonry blade will be needed to
cut the harder materials; a circular saw will cut timber. Also,
work against gravity by setting the second course slightly
back from the first to help push back against the soil that
is trying so hard to push forward. Repeat the process as each
level is placed. Many retaining wall products are made with
a lip to create this set back.
• Go with the grade. For especially steep slopes, a
gradual step-up design may be more secure and more
appealing than a very tall retaining wall. Each level of a
stepped design should be done like the first.
• Backfill with stone for drainage. Using a layer of stone
behind the retaining wall can help successfully direct
water away so it will not increase the weight of the soil
behind the wall and push against the retaining wall, ad-
vises The Home Depot.
Retaining walls serve different purposes in a yard.
Building such a wall requires planning and careful exe-
cution to ensure the job is done correctly.
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