Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

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: ...

The beautiful color of this cedar wood retaining wall by @tedmade.woodwork shows off the plants on both sides. A wood retaining wall is a more cost-effective choice than stone or concrete, but lacks ...

Outdoor decorating or “hard-scaping” with concrete paving and retaining-wall products has taken a deliberate step backward–to some popular styles of the past, that is. Some manufacturers of concrete ...

There's a lot to love about a stackable retaining wall in your backyard. If your yard has an uneven slope, a retaining wall can add usable space to your outdoor areas and increase the value of your ...

Outdoor decorating or "hard-scaping" with concrete paving and retaining-wall products has taken a deliberate step backward -- to some popular styles of the past, that is. Some manufacturers of ...