Terraced Hillside Landscaping Nobody enjoys wrestling with a steep lawn. Transform this hillside with terraced planting beds ...

Does your backyard have a slope? If it does, you face an increased erosion risk, as rainwater slowly, subtly, but surely ...

Retaining walls are hardscaping heroes, making challenging locations more workable and preventing erosion in your outdoor space so it stays safe. In sloped backyards, retaining walls are especially ...

Dear James: I’m planning a veggie garden on my sloping lot so I need a retaining wall. I have used timbers before, but blocks might hold up better. Which method do you prefer? -- Steve W. Dear Steve: ...

A yard with a steep slope can be difficult to landscape. Build a block retaining wall to add level tiers to your yard, which prevent erosion and provide a perfect place for a flower garden.