House Digest on MSN

Not brick, not concrete: The retaining wall material that looks good & is long-lasting

A retaining wall is often necessary to keep your sloped yard from washing out. This natural stone material makes the feature more beautiful and durable.
SFGate

Use terraces to create a level planting field / Farmer and author John Jeavons describes how to construct a simple retaining wall

This is the last of three stories on terracing hillsides. To read the first two stories, "Slippery slopes" and "Know your hillside," go to sfgate.com and type in Deborah K. Rich. "Almost all ...
The Spokesman-Review

Ask the Builder: Building a strong retaining wall is not so simple

Q. I want to build a retaining wall that’s going to look great for years. At my last house, I had a short retaining wall around a patio that started to lean out toward the lawn. The little wall was ...
House Digest on MSN

Not thyme or oregano: The summer-blooming herb that looks good on retaining walls

If you're feeling like your retaining wall is looking a little stark, this gorgeous herb can help to soften the edges with ...