You might not care for the look of concrete blocks for your retaining wall. But you can use another material that's durable and more visually appealing.

When building anything from rammed earth, you'll need a reinforced (temporary) formwork that can withstand the immense pressure of the tamping process.

Q: Tim, I’ve seen quite a few failed retaining walls. Many have bulges or have tipped over. What needs to be done to ensure I only do mine one time? I’ve seen photos of walls hundreds of years old ...

Q: I want to build a retaining wall that’s going to look great for years. At my last house, a short retaining wall I had around a patio started to lean out toward the lawn. The wall was but 10 inches ...

Question: Everyone in my subdivision uses man-made blocks for the retaining walls they installed on the sloping parts of their yards. I do not like the look of these concrete blocks and want to use ...

When it comes to concrete block versus poured, each has it's own pros and cons. However, the best choice for retaining walls might not be what you'd expect.