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Retaining Wall Basics

At times a landscape has a section of ground that needs to be held back, particularly in the event of heavy rains.  The most practical solution is a retaining wall.  If the term makes you think of those ugly concrete or cinder block structures running along city sidewalks in some of the older urban neighborhoods, perhaps it’s time to take a look at this practical hardscape feature that not only serves a purpose but can provide some opportunities for unique landscape design features.  They can be tiered and filled with garden beds or rock gardens, or they can incorporate seating

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