Last week I wrote about my recent trip to Southern California. I was fortunate to spend time with a dear friend and his wife. I don’t know that I’ve ever met a person who’s more in love with a home ...

Q – We are thinking about building a retaining wall in our yard. The wait time to have one built seems to be forever so we thought we could do it ourselves. What are some things we should know about?

Q: 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. What's the secret? A: Why the ...

Many years ago, when I was young and foolish, I decided to build an 80-foot long terrace for fruit trees, and to edge it with a nice fieldstone retaining wall using stones I could find on my property ...

Building a retaining wall can be an expensive, labor intensive job, but it doesn't have to be difficult to figure out. Here are some basic steps, according to landscape contractors Douglas Karge and ...

Woodstock, GA - Aug 4, 2025 - Retaining walls are essential for preventing soil erosion and managing sloped landscapes, but over time, they can show signs of wear that, if ignored, may lead to costly ...