The wall we built was a weekend long project and an exhausting one at that.
How to build a concrete garden wall blocks.
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.
Create a sense of privacy and security in your backyard with a concrete wall.
To create a solid foundation dig a trench for the first course of your interlocking retaining wall blocks to sit in and make sure the ground remains even throughout.
This durable freestanding wall brings an attractive element to your yard that can zone off an outdoor patio area or add emphasis around flower beds and other landscaping.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
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.
The success of your retaining wall depends on a level base.
Materials tools and site.
Concrete blocks are ideal for building walls to hold back the soil after you dig into a slope for a pathway patio or another landscaping project block retaining walls are generally the same as freestanding block walls but with a few important differences.
Self stacking concrete blocks make building a sturdy retaining wall a much simpler diy project.
Using cinderblocks mortar and 2x4 boards this diy weekend project allows you to section off your outdoor living space into a private retreat.
Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding.