Q: I have two deteriorating (but still standing) retaining walls made of timber and two even worse — i.e., leaning — cinder block retaining walls. I was planning to replace them all eventually, but to ...

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 retaining wall is a functional landscaping feature that holds back soil and reshapes a slope, helping to prevent erosion and reclaim usable space. These walls are often used to create level garden ...

The desire to have a bit of land to call your own is not an uncommon one. However, in the Bay Area, finding our own personal outdoor space can be a challenge. Some of us live in newer housing ...