Using retaining walls to create raised garden beds is a great way to accomplish a task while making it look good.
Building a retaining wall for garden bed.
Continue building the retaining wall as high as you d like.
Concrete retaining wall blocks line the front for a neat nicely edged look.
As i was only building a raised flower bed i only built the rows 4 high as i did not want the flowers to be much higher than the window sill.
A charming garden bed filled with gorgeous plants that are lined with decorative rock retaining wall.
When you configure the wall the garden space will look better as a result.
Building a retaining wall with blocks from lowe s is easy with these steps.
There are a few different styles to suit any garden and they re all diy so you can have the wall you love.
Imagine enhancing a bed s look with a handsome stone brick timber or concrete retaining wall.
The retaining wall in the garden is a fundamental architectural and landscape feature.
This small block retaining wall was built by me in one day.
Build a retaining wall.
A short retaining wall that creates dedicated planting beds easily distinguishable from the grass lawn.
Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding.
I have never built a concrete retaining wall before but i was able to do this with no prior expe.
I love the cap on the top of the blocks it gives it a finished look and also a place for seating.
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.
This bit of garden retaining wall inspiration is from isbir construction there isn t a tutorial but it s a great photo in that it shows you how simple a retaining wall can be.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
Get the tutorial at remodelacasa.
There are a few ways to incorporate a raised garden bed into your retaining wall project.
Improve your garden with a retaining wall by greg fahey 14 dec 2017 if your garden has a slope to it or you want to add architectural interest with raised garden beds you ll have to build a retaining wall.
Get project details for this diy retaining wall here.
From bhg build this concrete block retaining wall in less than a weekend.