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How To Construct A Retaining Wall With Stone. Retaining walls were originally designed to keep landscape soil from eroding. However, they are becoming increasingly popular for their aesthetic value and ability to create more usable space.
Stone veneer retaining walls such as this with planting behind must be carefully constructed for moisture control to prevent seepage into the cmu block core and ultimately discoloring the face. Here you may to know how to construct a retaining wall with stone. A stone retaining wall around a tree can create a uniform look to a yard, enhance curb appeal and add depth and interest to a landscape.
A retaining wall might be just what your landscape needs to create a solid foundation for a steep slope or enclosed decorative garden.
Your landscaper may recommend one method over another, and most can be finished with a variety. Let's look at how they work. Here the last stone is still missing. The photo below shows the wall i this wall was constructed nearly 300 years ago, and while the section shown in the photo below is.