Retaining walls can level a sloped yard, prevent erosion and look beautiful! Check out these distinctive retaining wall ideas ...

Photo/Tim CarterThese rock retaining walls will last for generations because they were installed correctly. Q. I want to build a rock retaining wall, but have no clue where to start. What do I ...

Retaining wall design is quite complex. As a wall gets taller, the tipping force increases in a dramatic fashion. Double the height of a wall and the force pushing against it can be three to four ...

Q. While peeping at the colorful autumn leaves in New England, I saw more than one rock wall. I was so impressed with them and wonder if rock retaining walls really hold up over time. What are ...

Q:I want to build a stackable rock retaining wall that will be about 3 feet tall and hold back that amount of dirt. Is there magic involved in this process, or do you just stack the rock and hope ...

Q: Tim, I read a column on your website about rock retaining walls. I’m having a hard time believing you can build a lasting wall and not use mortar between the stones. I’d love to just build ...